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DK52 RYW

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,484 mi
Last recorded133,484 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 RYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 133,484 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 133,484 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,090 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 130,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 126,193 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 121,497 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REAR NO PLATE DAMAGED !

Fail 29 Oct 2014 116,017 miles

All 4 tyres have age perishing cracks inbetween the tread blocks.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear fuel filter behind plastic flap surface corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper arm slightly loose.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,017 miles

All 4 tyres have age perishing cracks inbetween the tread blocks.

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear fuel filter behind plastic flap surface corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside wiper arm slightly loose.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,920 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 95,835 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 87,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 87,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,891 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 76,891 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,287 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 66,287 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,198 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,545 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RYW is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RYW, 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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DK52 RYW is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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