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WF52 GHD

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,944 mi
Last recorded105,944 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 GHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 105,944 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 99,377 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 94,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,716 miles

slight surface corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 1 Jun 2018 88,716 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight surface corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,907 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,406 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,753 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,293 miles

some surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,383 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 59,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,857 miles

offside wiper slightly detiorated

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,457 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 24,657 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 24,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

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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WF52 GHD is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol 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 WF52 GHD, 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 WF52 GHD registered?

WF52 GHD is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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