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EY52 CXJ

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,060 mi
Last recorded150,060 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 CXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 150,060 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre has small impact damage splits to inner sidewall

offside rear brake disc heavily worn & corroded

offside rear tyre has small impact damage splits to inner sidewall

Fail 5 Jun 2015 150,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre has small impact damage splits to inner sidewall

offside rear brake disc heavily worn & corroded

offside rear tyre has small impact damage splits to inner sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2014 134,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s corner lamp not working

Fail 5 Jun 2014 134,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s corner lamp not working

Pass 26 Apr 2013 112,103 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 112,103 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 107,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 107,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 96,517 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 81,078 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Fail 6 Oct 2008 81,078 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 4 Oct 2007 71,902 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 71,902 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,710 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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EY52 CXJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EY52 CXJ, 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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EY52 CXJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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