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DA51 WZF

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,786 mi
Last recorded90,786 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 WZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 90,786 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,583 miles

front and rear number plates slightly faded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 90,583 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear number plates slightly faded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,173 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,627 miles

exhaust system corroded at joint to rear box

nearside front tyre tread getting low 2/1.6mm on edges (step tyre)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 2mm on edges (step tyre)

offside front tyre tread getting low 3/2mm on edges (step tyre)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 87,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system corroded at joint to rear box

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre tread getting low 2/1.6mm on edges (step tyre)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 2mm on edges (step tyre)

offside front tyre tread getting low 3/2mm on edges (step tyre)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 85,497 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on edges (step tyres)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges (step tyres)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,497 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on edges (step tyres)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges (step tyres)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,900 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,784 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 71,756 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,023 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,023 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,108 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,583 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 54,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,347 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,244 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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DA51 WZF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DA51 WZF, 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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DA51 WZF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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