2002 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · LT52 JRZ
2002 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 92,471 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT52 JRZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2023
- 92,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT52 JRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo S40 (LT52 JRZ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
LT52 JRZ Mileage History
- 07/09/202292,043 mi
- 14/09/202392,471 mi+428 mi
Average of roughly 420 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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