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CP52 DHX

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,595 mi
Last recorded91,595 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 DHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened covered in grease etc (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 91,595 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened covered in grease etc (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 83,379 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,431 miles

centre to rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 67,265 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,570 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 65,570 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 62,833 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 62,832 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,233 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,278 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 51,723 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,678 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 47,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,154 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,960 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,812 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,651 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,227 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 16,790 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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CP52 DHX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP52 DHX, 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 CP52 DHX registered?

CP52 DHX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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