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AU52 HWA

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,622 mi
Last recorded85,622 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 85,622 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 85,622 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,168 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front cv gaiter worn inner fastening insecured

steering / suspension bushes worn /perished

Fail 7 Feb 2019 84,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended cant be used buckles hidden by seat covers (7.1.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front cv gaiter worn inner fastening insecured

steering / suspension bushes worn /perished

Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 79,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 79,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,759 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,052 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 71,052 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,956 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 63,145 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,145 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,388 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 59,388 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,869 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 54,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,947 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,743 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 41,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,212 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 33,827 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AU52 HWA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU52 HWA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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