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VE52 NMF

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,418 mi
Last recorded138,418 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 NMF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 138,418 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

slight travel in foot brake

Pass 5 Jan 2015 131,307 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 84,352 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 126,282 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 126,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 117,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 117,722 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 109,229 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 101,244 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 89,452 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 89,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 79,526 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear & nearside front brake pads

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 18 Dec 2008 79,526 miles

offside rear & nearside front brake pads

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 41,005 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 NMF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NMF, 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 NMF registered?

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

Is VE52 NMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 NMF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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