MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyre valves perished
Both front wipers smear
Both number plates deteriorating
Centre and rear exhaust deteriorating
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Both front tyre valves perished
Both front wipers smear
Both number plates deteriorating
Centre and rear exhaust deteriorating
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
centre and rear exhaust deteriorating
number plates deteriorating
rear indicators discolouring
rear lower link arm bushes debonding
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
centre and rear exhaust deteriorating
number plates deteriorating
rear indicators discolouring
rear lower link arm bushes debonding
both front tyres badly cracked
offside front headlamp lense has crack
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
nearside front tyre tread has cracks
nearside rear tyre has tears/ cracks/ cuts
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 Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
nearside front tyre tread has cracks
nearside rear tyre has tears/ cracks/ cuts
offside front headlamp lense has crack
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
handbrake long travel
offside screen washer weak action
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise: surface rust to front brake disc's
advise: surface rust to rear brake disc's
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE02 VTP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DE02 VTP, 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 VTP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2002.
Is DE02 VTP safe to buy?
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