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DU52 GKK

2002 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,030 mi
Last recorded46,030 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 GKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 46,030 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pedal feels soft

slight play in o/s front inner track arm ball joint

Fail 2 Oct 2024 46,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pedal feels soft

slight play in o/s front inner track arm ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2023 44,657 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 44,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,421 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2022 43,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2021 39,481 miles

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

oil leak around pas rack area

Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,003 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak around pas rack

Fail 17 Sep 2020 37,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak around pas rack

rear tyres cracking--advise to replace

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,706 miles

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

front tyres worn/bald on edges--advise to replaces

rear tyres cracking--advise to replace

weep on pas system

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,522 miles

front tyres worn slightly on edges

oil leak

rear tyre treads/walls cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,692 miles

oil leak around steering rack

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2016 19,067 miles

front tyre treads cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2016 19,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyre treads cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,978 miles

all 4 tyres have cracks in the tread patterns due to age

Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 17,559 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,853 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,104 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tail lamps have a bulb not working on each side

Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,168 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,397 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,287 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,456 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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DU52 GKK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DU52 GKK, 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 GKK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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