MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,282 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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EML Light on
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EML Light on
EML light on
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp damaged not effecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
EML light on
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp damaged not effecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
handbrake lever has little reserve travel.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and centre next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front headlamp damaged not effecting light output
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both rear brake discs appear quite worn and corroded
Engine Management light on dash
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split to cords around outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Severely cracked and split. wearing very low on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both rear brake discs appear quite worn and corroded
Engine Management light on dash
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
N/s/r tyre is out of shape on inner, and both rears are considerably cracked around edges
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
N/s/r tyre is out of shape on inner, and both rears are considerably cracked around edges
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel cap seal deteriorated
n/s/r marker light not working
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and very deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel cap seal deteriorated
n/s/r marker light not working
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and very deteriorated
EML light up on dash
Nearside Rear bumper amber marker not working
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear ind bulbs fading to white not amber (1.4.A.2f)
front number plate dirt in backing plate
front tyres slight wear on edges close to tread bar markers
n/s front head lamp glass stone chip in lens
n/s front head lamp glass stone chip in lens
plastic trims over outer sills
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirt in backing (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% tai;l light twin bulbs (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
washer jet pattern poor
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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EJ52 XAL 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 75%.
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 XAL, 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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EJ52 XAL is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2002.
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