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DX52 OFK

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,142 mi
Last recorded101,142 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 101,142 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,470 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 96,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,525 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 90,525 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,506 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 88,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,544 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 79,544 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 69,682 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,136 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,196 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 25,570 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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DX52 OFK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DX52 OFK, 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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What year was DX52 OFK registered?

DX52 OFK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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