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WX52 XZS

2002 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,502 mi
Last recorded137,502 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 XZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 137,502 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inside & on 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot peridhed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside & on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,132 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 123,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 118,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 115,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 109,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,594 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 97,594 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 90,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,146 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,862 miles

Cuts to outer sidewall of NSF and NSR tyres, not to canvas.

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,719 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 71,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,578 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 61,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 51,969 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,969 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,879 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,364 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 18,456 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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WX52 XZS is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WX52 XZS, 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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WX52 XZS is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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