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EJ52 OUD

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,189 mi
Last recorded154,189 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 OUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 154,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 153,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside steering rack inner drum stick joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 151,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 149,640 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 145,096 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 145,096 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 142,029 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 142,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,116 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 126,932 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 119,016 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,932 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,625 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 90,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 90,644 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 81,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,561 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 50,529 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 32,951 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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EJ52 OUD is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EJ52 OUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ52 OUD registered?

EJ52 OUD is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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