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EF52 JRO

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,599 mi
Last recorded125,599 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 JRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 125,599 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 125,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 116,278 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 116,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 108,237 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 108,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,531 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,232 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 89,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,858 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 81,855 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,756 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 74,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,975 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,382 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 65,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,834 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 59,834 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,287 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 51,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,958 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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EF52 JRO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EF52 JRO, 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 EF52 JRO registered?

EF52 JRO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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