MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front suspension top bearings notchy
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front suspension top bearings notchy
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chunk of rubber missing from offside front tyre inner sidewall
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chunk of rubber missing from offside front tyre inner sidewall
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE02 BUJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 CE02 BUJ, 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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CE02 BUJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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