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WF52 JVY

2002 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,213 mi
Last recorded217,213 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 JVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 217,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f fog lamp loose

Fail 16 May 2019 217,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f fog lamp loose

Pass 18 May 2018 212,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 212,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 209,427 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 209,333 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 201,122 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 201,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 193,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 193,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 187,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 187,704 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 178,198 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 178,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 117,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 170,896 miles

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 18 Mar 2011 156,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 142,729 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 121,406 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 106,143 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 88,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 70,841 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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WF52 JVY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WF52 JVY, 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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WF52 JVY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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