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AY52 VKF

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,447 mi
Last recorded77,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 56,634 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 50,700 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 50,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 36,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,742 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 34,742 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,717 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,518 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 34,518 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,008 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 33,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,767 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,693 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 25,693 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,845 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,572 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 12,241 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 12,241 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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AY52 VKF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY52 VKF, 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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What year was AY52 VKF registered?

AY52 VKF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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