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DK52 RXV

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,772 mi
Last recorded124,772 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 RXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 124,772 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 124,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 109,398 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 109,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 97,169 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 97,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 85,204 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,727 miles

Advise clean off and resecure nearside outer drive shaft gaitor.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 69,124 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 RXV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc 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 RXV, 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

How do I check the history of DK52 RXV?

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What year was DK52 RXV registered?

DK52 RXV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is DK52 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 RXV 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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