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WA52 ONN

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,417 mi
Last recorded142,417 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 ONN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 142,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 142,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 131,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 131,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 117,893 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 117,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2009 103,211 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 102,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 102,009 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,973 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 88,817 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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WA52 ONN is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WA52 ONN, 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 WA52 ONN registered?

WA52 ONN is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is WA52 ONN safe to buy?

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