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VE52 NHB

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,821 mi
Last recorded115,821 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 NHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 115,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

unable to check n/s/rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2013 115,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

unable to check n/s/rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,153 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 86,556 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

switch gear on colum slightly loose

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,668 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Jun 2011 63,668 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,776 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 52,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 45,602 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 45,602 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 41,496 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,790 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 31,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 27,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,106 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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VE52 NHB is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VE52 NHB, 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 VE52 NHB registered?

VE52 NHB is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is VE52 NHB safe to buy?

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