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DU52 EZT

2002 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,367 mi
Last recorded151,367 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 EZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 151,367 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 151,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 139,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 139,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both calipers (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 123,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 113,303 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear lamp damaged, still functions as intended

Fail 30 Nov 2012 98,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear lamp damaged, still functions as intended

Pass 28 May 2011 84,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 75,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 66,982 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 66,982 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,917 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 63,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 61,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DU52 EZT is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DU52 EZT, 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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DU52 EZT is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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