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CU52 OGB

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,484 mi
Last recorded145,484 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 OGB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 145,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 145,484 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 140,210 miles

ALL REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN--AUTO BOX LEAKING--N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLIT

Fail 12 Mar 2020 140,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH JETS - NO PUMP ACTION (3.5 (a))

ALL REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN--AUTO BOX LEAKING--N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLIT

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,575 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 71,573 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,256 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil Leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 64,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,701 miles

both rear stabilizer bar bushes worn and splitting

some wear / roughness in both front top suspension bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,912 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,912 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 52,758 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,758 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,906 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,201 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,976 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 34,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,059 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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CU52 OGB is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CU52 OGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU52 OGB registered?

CU52 OGB is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is CU52 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 OGB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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