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DK52 ORO

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,012 mi
Last recorded79,012 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 ORO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 79,012 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perishing /

Pass 20 Jun 2025 74,000 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jun 2025 74,000 miles

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

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2024 72,656 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 May 2024 72,656 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 70,181 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 65,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 65,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,534 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 62,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 60,530 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 60,530 miles

Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - All grease leaked out (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,229 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,629 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,629 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 49,412 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 49,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 46,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,301 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 41,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,969 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 36,657 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,791 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,682 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,864 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 ORO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DK52 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

DK52 ORO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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