MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f headlight glass damaged
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
park brake eff slightly low on n/s/r
some rusting to underside rear and rear crossmember
water ingress in rear no plate
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
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/rear outer brake pad
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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EA52 TJV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2002.
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