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SM52 WZC

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,216 mi
Last recorded40,216 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 WZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 40,216 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 40,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 38,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2024 36,821 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2024 36,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 33,141 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 27,941 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured also offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front(at rear) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured also offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 27,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured also offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog light out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (at rear) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured also 0ffside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 27,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured also offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog light out

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured also 0ffside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 25,403 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 23,909 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 21,018 miles

both rear tyres showing cracks on side wall.

rear brake pads wearing thin both sides

Pass 9 Jan 2018 18,021 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 14,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 14,116 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,933 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 13,733 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 13,421 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,122 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 12,733 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 12,280 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 11,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 11,087 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 10,054 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 8,834 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 WZC is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WZC, 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 SM52 WZC registered?

SM52 WZC is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is SM52 WZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 WZC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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