MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens defective (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front brake discs are getting worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front brake discs are getting worn
Advise Front headlamp are operated off front fog lamp switch but is acceptable.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advise Front headlamp are operated off front fog lamp switch but is acceptable.
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advise 1 out of 2 side lamps in-op O/S/R But is acceptable because 50% or more is working.
Advise Both Rear tyres are wearing heavilly on the inside edges and are just acceptable.
Advise Both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inside edges.
Advise Headlamps work off Front fog lamp switch but is acceptable.
Advise surface corrosion to main brake pipes.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advise 1 out of 2 side lamps in-op O/S/R But is acceptable because 50% or more is working.
Advise Both Rear tyres are wearing heavilly on the inside edges and are just acceptable.
Advise Both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inside edges.
Advise Headlamps work off Front fog lamp switch but is acceptable.
Advise surface corrosion to main brake pipes.
Advise Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge.
Advise Handbrake lever is high but is not touching the stop.
Advise rear indicators are slightly white.
Advise slight binding to O/S/R Wheel.
Advise stone chip to windscreen.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advise 1 out of 2 O/S Side lamps in-op but 50% is working so is acceptable.
Advise Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge.
Advise Handbrake lever is high but is not touching the stop.
Advise Oil leak.
Advise rear indicators are slightly white.
Advise slight binding to O/S/R Wheel.
Advise stone chip to windscreen.
Advise Corrosion to centre of main brake pipe in clip is only just acceptable at this time.
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advise Corrosion to centre of main brake pipe in clip is only just acceptable at this time.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
side marker inop
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK52 JWG is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 EK52 JWG, 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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EK52 JWG is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2002.
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