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SC51 ORU

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 ORU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 107,402 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 107,402 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 106,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

steering arms have slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2020 106,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering arms have slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,518 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp wiper missing

Fail 24 Apr 2019 105,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp wiper missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,868 miles

Nearside Front steering arm

Fail 10 Apr 2018 104,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm

Pass 1 May 2017 103,516 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 103,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,404 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 92,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 89,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 84,584 miles

steering and susp slight // tie rods

Fail 23 Mar 2013 84,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering and susp slight // tie rods

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,957 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 82,872 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2010 73,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,535 miles

condensation in n/s/f indicator lamp

Fail 17 Mar 2009 67,535 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

condensation in n/s/f indicator lamp

Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,666 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 59,665 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,910 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 40,348 miles

offside front headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam image

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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SC51 ORU is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SC51 ORU, 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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SC51 ORU is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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