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EK52 JWG

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

233,605 mi
Last recorded233,605 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 JWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 233,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 233,603 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 214,124 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 214,124 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 189,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 189,552 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 185,468 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 185,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 179,990 miles

Advise Front headlamp are operated off front fog lamp switch but is acceptable.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 179,990 miles

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.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 173,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 162,500 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 162,500 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 151,380 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 151,380 miles

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.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 142,288 miles

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.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 142,288 miles

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.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 133,152 miles

Advise Corrosion to centre of main brake pipe in clip is only just acceptable at this time.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 133,144 miles

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.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 125,035 miles

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

side marker inop

Pass 24 Sep 2010 116,490 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 116,490 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,903 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 107,903 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 93,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 93,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 76,188 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,213 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 45,992 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 45,992 miles

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

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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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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