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VE52 NLV

2002 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,790 mi
Last recorded129,790 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 NLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 129,790 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under battery tray (battery still secure) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion on underside of Vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2022 129,790 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under battery tray (battery still secure) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion on underside of Vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under battery tray (battery still secure) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 126,101 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Corrosion under battery tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 122,720 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 114,785 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,530 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,650 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,911 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight binding o/s/r handbrake

Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,415 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 75,415 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,426 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,927 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,033 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 62,033 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,435 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,976 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 32,606 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 23,841 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 NLV 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 85%.

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 VE52 NLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE52 NLV registered?

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

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