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DE02 URT

2002 Volvo S40

Brown Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

176,977 mi
Last recorded176,977 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 URT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 176,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 168,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 156,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak appears to be coming from drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has some cracking on the outer side wall.

Rear General surface corrosion to n/s/rear and o/s/rear chassis sections.

Fail 20 May 2019 156,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak appears to be coming from drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has some cracking on the outer side wall.

Rear General surface corrosion to n/s/rear and o/s/rear chassis sections.

Pass 25 May 2018 146,606 miles

Exhaust is leaking slightly from middle to rear silencer joint.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filter casing is very corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle section of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking on the outer edges of the tread.

Fail 24 May 2018 146,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust is leaking slightly from middle to rear silencer joint.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filter casing is very corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle section of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking on the outer edges of the tread.

Pass 23 May 2017 137,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

rear fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 126,193 miles

Both front fog light lenses are broken.

Exhaust middle section to rear silencer box ,flange joint is very corroded.

Fuel tank securing straps are corroded.

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Fail 19 May 2016 126,104 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both front fog light lenses are broken.

Exhaust middle section to rear silencer box ,flange joint is very corroded.

Fuel tank securing straps are corroded.

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Fail 15 May 2015 117,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front crossmember below radiator is corroded.

Fuel tank securing straps are corroded .

N/s/front outer cv rubber boot is cracking .

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight oil leakage from n/s/front drive shaft to gearbox oil seal.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre is wearing low on tread and also cracking in the tread area.

o/s/rear chassis section by trailing arm mounting, is corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 15 May 2015 117,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front crossmember below radiator is corroded.

Fuel tank securing straps are corroded .

N/s/front outer cv rubber boot is cracking .

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight oil leakage from n/s/front drive shaft to gearbox oil seal.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre is wearing low on tread and also cracking in the tread area.

o/s/rear chassis section by trailing arm mounting, is corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 29 May 2014 108,598 miles

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

Fuel filter under vehicle is very corroded

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s/rear chassis section is corroded but not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 108,598 miles

Fuel filter under vehicle is very corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s/rear chassis section is corroded but not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 May 2013 98,823 miles

fuel filter is corroding.

rear brake pads are getting low

N/S/Rear tyre has small cut in outer side wall

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 98,823 miles

N/S/Rear tyre has small cut in outer side wall

fuel filter is corroding.

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 18 May 2012 90,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2011 82,228 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 82,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 70,744 miles

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 62,403 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 62,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 51,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 May 2008 51,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 42,576 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 32,906 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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DE02 URT is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Brown with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DE02 URT, 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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DE02 URT is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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