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SM52 HXC

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,551 mi
Last recorded70,551 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 HXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,551 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 70,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,821 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 66,689 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,270 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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SM52 HXC is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SM52 HXC, 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 SM52 HXC?

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What year was SM52 HXC registered?

SM52 HXC is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is SM52 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 HXC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM52 HXC have outstanding finance?

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