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WF52 PYO

2002 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,288 mi
Last recorded145,288 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 145,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wiper linkages worn

Pass 17 Jul 2023 139,317 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittant staying on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake dust shields exc. corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 139,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittant staying on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake dust shields exc. corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 132,395 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius tie bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 132,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play partial seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius tie bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 128,243 miles

Front both brake dust shields corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake dust shields corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2021 128,243 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both brake dust shields corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake dust shields corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 122,407 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear brake disc dust shields corroded

exhaust rear joint corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2020 122,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear brake disc dust shields corroded

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 112,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 112,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened light fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 102,705 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to rear light localised corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,823 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavy corrosion to inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,907 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,077 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 87,539 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,735 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,285 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,206 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,416 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 PYO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYO, 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 PYO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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