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DU52 GKE

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,537 mi
Last recorded118,537 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 GKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 118,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

engine light on dash

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

oil light on dash

Pass 19 Nov 2012 114,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroding, eml light on

Fail 10 Nov 2012 114,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroding, eml light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 107,598 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,097 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 98,097 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,043 miles

both rear brake discs corroded.

both rear brake pipes corroded. (border pass).

front brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 79,241 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,312 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,626 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 66,344 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 49,355 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 49,249 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 GKE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU52 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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