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SN52 RZW

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,997 mi
Last recorded64,997 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 RZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

outer sill covers fitted.

park brake just passed 17%..o/s/r low effort.

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 64,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking to rear flexi. (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

outer sill covers fitted.

park brake just passed 17%..o/s/r low effort.

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,310 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres cracking badly

osf seatbelt cover fitted to belt

osf seatbelt slight fray

osr handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

service light on

Fail 30 Sep 2014 61,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres cracking badly

osf seatbelt cover fitted to belt

osf seatbelt slight fray

osr handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

service light on

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2013 59,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracing within tread

centre=rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2012 52,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 52,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,813 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 47,802 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,391 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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SN52 RZW is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SN52 RZW, 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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SN52 RZW is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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