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DE52 VHF

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,246 mi
Last recorded58,246 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VHF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,246 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 58,246 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,501 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 56,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 53,838 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 53,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,731 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,131 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 32,640 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 32,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,546 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 24,366 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 VHF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE52 VHF registered?

DE52 VHF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is DE52 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 VHF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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