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BU52 WCO

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WCO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 76,827 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front window not opening

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,207 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 76,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,266 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 75,266 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,579 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 72,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,801 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,801 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,045 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 69,045 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 66,330 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 66,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,685 miles

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

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

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

near side front drop link bush perished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,792 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 46,792 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,857 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 40,856 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,766 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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BU52 WCO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU52 WCO, 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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BU52 WCO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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