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DK52 OPV

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,082 mi
Last recorded98,082 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 OPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,082 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 98,082 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

damage to offside rear door & wing

excessive oil leak

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside front tyre damaged outer wall & wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge & perishing between thread

rear brake discs scored

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,881 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 92,881 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both wiper blades split

child seat in front

excessive oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear lamp broken

nearside rear tyre cracking outer wall & wearing outer edge

offsaide front fog light cracked

offside rear tyre cracking outer wall

rear brake discs scored

Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,482 miles

knocking from nearside front suspect gearbox mounting

nearside tyres perished sidewalls not excessive

offside front brake pads worn to near limit front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Oct 2008 80,557 miles

both front brake discs worn & on the limit

engine oil leak

f/n/s anti-roll bar link rod worn

front n/s suspentions is noisey & requires further investigation

Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,092 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Nov 2007 74,028 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2006 60,418 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 47,483 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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DK52 OPV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK52 OPV, 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 DK52 OPV registered?

DK52 OPV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is DK52 OPV safe to buy?

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