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EY52 LWF

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,503 mi
Last recorded188,503 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 LWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 188,503 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 188,328 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 165,135 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 145,207 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 129,062 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 129,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 113,194 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both head light wiper blades split to excess

Fail 27 Oct 2008 113,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both head light wiper blades split to excess

Pass 8 Oct 2007 104,498 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 96,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 78,344 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 LWF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EY52 LWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY52 LWF?

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What year was EY52 LWF registered?

EY52 LWF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is EY52 LWF safe to buy?

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