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SV52 LXO

2002 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,801 mi
Last recorded191,801 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 LXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 191,801 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 176,837 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 176,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 164,648 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 164,620 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 151,782 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 151,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 140,665 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 140,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 120,881 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 120,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 98,806 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,969 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 81,969 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,001 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 56,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 32,806 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2005 24,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 24,018 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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SV52 LXO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV52 LXO, 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 SV52 LXO registered?

SV52 LXO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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