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WF52 ZBE

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,456 mi
Last recorded129,456 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 ZBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,456 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Worn heavy at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 122,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Worn heavy at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 118,194 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 118,176 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,820 miles

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

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

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

wiper spindle worn

Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipe not visible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 92,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,325 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 85,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,596 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 81,540 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,274 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,093 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,418 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,963 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 49,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,808 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,614 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,257 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,962 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 ZBE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc petrol 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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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