MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn cross strut bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Cross strut bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
offside front indicator lamp cracked
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x 2 (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount broken (7.1.1)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
offside front indicator lamp cracked
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
one nearside rear tail light out
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
nearside front tyre tread low
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front tyre tread low
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre tread on 2mm on inner section
offside rear tyre tread worn on inner section
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SN52 VAX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SN52 VAX, 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 VAX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2002.
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