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EY52 VTE

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,601 mi
Last recorded74,601 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 VTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 74,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side & off side front tyres perished 205,50,16 w

Rear exhaust corroded & rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2013 73,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side & off side front tyres perished 205,50,16 w

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded & rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2012 70,914 miles

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

slight rusted rear discs

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,914 miles

slight rusted rear discs

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,929 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,413 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,903 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,135 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 32,136 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface cracking around outter sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,136 miles

surface cracking around outter sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,952 miles

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

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 VTE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol 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 VTE, 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 EY52 VTE registered?

EY52 VTE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is EY52 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 VTE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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