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EJ52 XAL

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,282 mi
Last recorded80,282 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 XAL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 80,282 miles

EML Light on

Fail 28 Nov 2024 80,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 76,603 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 76,559 miles

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.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,534 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,758 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,575 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 64,575 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2019 61,679 miles

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))

Fail 17 May 2019 61,679 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,160 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 60,153 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 56,364 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 52,883 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,486 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2014 44,443 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,408 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 44,408 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,267 miles

washer jet pattern poor

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,505 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,694 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,984 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 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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