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DE52 VGX

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,145 mi
Last recorded99,145 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 99,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 99,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,307 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 90,202 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury boot struts worn (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,379 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 84,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,086 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 77,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,297 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,297 miles

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

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

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

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both fornt tyres hav slight wear on inner sides.

headlamp wiper blades split.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,494 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 42,835 miles

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

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

front discs undercut

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr inner position bulb inop

Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 19,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,529 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 13,675 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,832 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 8,139 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 VGX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE52 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

DE52 VGX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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