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WA52 ZGB

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,538 mi
Last recorded130,538 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 ZGB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 130,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear outline marker not working

Fail 26 Sep 2024 125,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear outline marker not working

Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,164 miles

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn low on tread outer edges 205/50x16

nearside rear backing plate corroded

nearside rear side marker not working

Fail 8 Sep 2023 121,039 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn low on tread outer edges 205/50x16

nearside rear backing plate corroded

nearside rear side marker not working

Pass 25 Aug 2022 115,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 108,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clip loose nearside outer cv boot

fuel cap seal perished

nearside wiper split

Pass 28 Aug 2020 104,300 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 104,300 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,260 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 88,225 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 88,222 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,483 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 83,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,449 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,194 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,873 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 43,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly 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 23 Oct 2008 33,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,174 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,929 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 15,789 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 ZGB is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WA52 ZGB, 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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WA52 ZGB is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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