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WF52 USO

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,003 mi
Last recorded134,003 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 USO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 134,003 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 134,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 122,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 104,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,506 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r caliper lever not fully returning to stop

Fail 26 Nov 2010 64,444 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r caliper lever not fully returning to stop

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,304 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 53,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,016 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,607 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,367 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,368 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 USO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 WF52 USO, 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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What year was WF52 USO registered?

WF52 USO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is WF52 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 USO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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