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DY52 KSX

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,836 mi
Last recorded128,836 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 KSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 128,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 122,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 118,068 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp in operative

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

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

fuel filter corroded

o/s/r disk back plate corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 118,033 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front fog lamp in operative

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

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

fuel filter corroded

o/s/r disk back plate corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 102,394 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 102,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 95,600 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 87,168 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 87,157 miles

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

front side windows tinted

screw in offside front tyre tread

Pass 11 Sep 2010 79,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 74,407 miles

nsf tyre worn outer tread, nsr tyre has cut outer wall unable to determine depth

Fail 26 Sep 2009 74,407 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsf tyre worn outer tread, nsr tyre has cut outer wall unable to determine depth

Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2008 68,246 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 53,807 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,893 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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DY52 KSX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY52 KSX, 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 DY52 KSX registered?

DY52 KSX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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