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EA52 TJV

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

143,011 mi
Last recorded143,011 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 TJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 143,011 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate damaged (0.1 (b))

intermediate exhaust box rusted and outer casing peeling off

water ingress to rear no plate

Fail 3 Oct 2018 143,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate damaged (0.1 (b))

intermediate exhaust box rusted and outer casing peeling off

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 3 Oct 2017 136,826 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 136,826 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Steering rack gaiter split o/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f inner disc (3.5.1i)

o/s/f marker light inop

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 129,117 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts 80 percent wear (3.5.1g)

exhaust system rusted

front disc inner faces wear

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 129,117 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f top (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded upper rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working n///////s/f (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working both stop lights inop (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts 80 percent wear (3.5.1g)

exhaust system rusted

front disc inner faces wear

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 124,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 19 Oct 2015 124,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 2 Oct 2014 119,688 miles

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

o/s/f headlight glass damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2014 119,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f headlight glass damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,919 miles

park brake eff slightly low on n/s/r

some rusting to underside rear and rear crossmember

water ingress in rear no plate

Fail 14 Oct 2013 110,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

park brake eff slightly low on n/s/r

some rusting to underside rear and rear crossmember

water ingress in rear no plate

Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,010 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 102,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,909 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 95,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear outer brake pad

Pass 11 Oct 2010 89,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 89,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,836 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 75,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,650 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 61,650 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,097 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,138 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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EA52 TJV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 EA52 TJV, 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 EA52 TJV registered?

EA52 TJV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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