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DE52 CPZ

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 CPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,239 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 89,239 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 11 Feb 2010 89,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 75,611 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 75,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,991 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 52,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,470 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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DE52 CPZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DE52 CPZ, 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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What year was DE52 CPZ registered?

DE52 CPZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is DE52 CPZ safe to buy?

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