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CU02 EHF

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,124 mi
Last recorded152,124 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 EHF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 152,124 miles

Exhaust center box slightly corroded

Fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 144,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 140,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 140,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 139,999 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 139,999 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 139,993 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted / corroded

minor oil leak

nearside and offside steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2010 125,942 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 125,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 99,358 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 99,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,442 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,174 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 41,174 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,626 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 35,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,844 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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CU02 EHF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CU02 EHF, 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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CU02 EHF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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