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SN52 VBE

2002 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,745 mi
Last recorded117,745 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 VBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,745 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front day-time running lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge 205/50/16

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

service light on

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,519 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 104,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,058 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,786 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,091 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 70,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 70,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 25,283 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 VBE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SN52 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

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

Is SN52 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN52 VBE shows 14 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.

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