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SE52 JHA

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,100 mi
Last recorded132,100 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 JHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 132,100 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 132,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 123,417 miles

front tyres edges worn/bald,underbody sealant applied,unable to assess some areas,refer also prior fail 635561294212

Fail 18 Oct 2014 123,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 113,557 miles

fuel pipes are corroded slighly

offside front and both rear brake back plates are corroded

warning light is on the dashboard

Fail 23 Oct 2013 113,557 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes are corroded slighly

offside front and both rear brake back plates are corroded

warning light is on the dashboard

Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,252 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 93,071 miles

brake efforts starting distortion,refer also prior fail 529358681221

Fail 15 Oct 2011 92,931 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 83,816 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 83,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 66,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,876 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,345 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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SE52 JHA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE52 JHA, 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

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What year was SE52 JHA registered?

SE52 JHA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is SE52 JHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE52 JHA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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