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EN51 EHJ

2002 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,761 mi
Last recorded142,761 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 EHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 142,761 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 129,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

tow bar fitted.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 129,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

tow bar fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 113,645 miles

Covers over both door sills and inner wings not allowing full inspection

Fuel tank straps rusty

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates rusty

Slight fault on offside front door handle

Slight rust in offside chassis members

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 113,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Covers over both door sills and inner wings not allowing full inspection

Fuel tank straps rusty

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates rusty

Offside and nearside rear brake disc looks like it's got hot at sometime

Slight fault on offside front door handle

Slight rust in offside chassis members

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2009 92,779 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 11 May 2009 92,779 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 20 May 2008 85,459 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise nearside front brake pads low

Pass 24 May 2007 76,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 69,934 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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EN51 EHJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EN51 EHJ, 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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What year was EN51 EHJ registered?

EN51 EHJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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