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SN52 VAX

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,986 mi
Last recorded121,986 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 VAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 121,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 109,650 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 102,320 miles

offside front indicator lamp cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2017 102,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,776 miles

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 88,774 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,882 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 82,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,939 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 79,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,269 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

Fail 20 Aug 2010 77,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,975 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,627 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,838 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 47,838 miles

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.

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 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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What year was SN52 VAX registered?

SN52 VAX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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