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CU52 WNV

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,958 mi
Last recorded117,958 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 WNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 117,958 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 117,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 116,510 miles

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

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 2 Jun 2018 116,238 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 116,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 111,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 102,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 94,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 86,359 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,489 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,459 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 67,387 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 67,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,454 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,804 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,243 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,124 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 26,271 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 WNV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CU52 WNV, 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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CU52 WNV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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