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CV52 LWC

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,763 mi
Last recorded162,763 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 LWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 162,763 miles

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

corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Fail 31 May 2018 162,762 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2017 158,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 158,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 152,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 146,828 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 140,505 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 140,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 134,330 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 134,330 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 122,575 miles

n/s/r coil spring end broken 1/4 coil

Pass 27 May 2011 108,642 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 95,763 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 95,736 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 80,797 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,797 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 69,163 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 67,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,403 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,325 miles

windscreen chipped

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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CV52 LWC is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV52 LWC, 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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CV52 LWC is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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