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CU02 EKA

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,080 mi
Last recorded124,080 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 EKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 124,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2016 114,270 miles

2 X O/CV BOOTS TORN BUT=PODOT

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

205/50/16 X 4

ABNORMAL INTERMITTANT NOISE FROM ENGINE??CAUTION-MONITOR

D/SEAT TORN

NSF FOG LIGHT INOP

PB OPERATION KNOTCHY-PODOT-MONITOR

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Fail 20 Apr 2015 102,250 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box to centre exhaust flange badly corroded

damage to drivers door

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2015 100,640 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box to centre flange heavilly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,477 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 90,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 18 Feb 2012 86,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,372 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,953 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 65,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,053 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter starting to split and leak lubricant.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,654 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,581 miles

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

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

slight movment in steering

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 EKA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CU02 EKA, 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 EKA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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