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DK52 ORA

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,964 mi
Last recorded107,964 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 ORA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 107,964 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 107,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 102,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 98,462 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 98,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 91,607 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Jan 2009 91,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2008 84,179 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 74,032 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 ORA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK52 ORA, 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 DK52 ORA registered?

DK52 ORA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is DK52 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 ORA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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