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WF52 ZBG

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,927 mi
Last recorded124,927 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 ZBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 124,927 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 124,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 112,636 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 112,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 104,540 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

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

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

Rear brake discs worn/scored.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 104,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

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

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

Rear brake discs worn/scored.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 100,660 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 89,551 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 89,549 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 77,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 72,699 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 72,699 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,426 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,820 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 38,862 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 ZBG is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

WF52 ZBG is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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