2002 Volvo S40 1.9L Diesel · RJ52 SXF
2002 Volvo S40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 177,542 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ52 SXF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2010
- 177,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ52 SXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo S40 (RJ52 SXF) between July 2005 and July 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
RJ52 SXF Mileage History
- 06/07/200593,796 mi
- 30/06/2006107,406 mi+13,610 mi
- 04/07/2006107,425 mi+19 mi
- 04/07/2007126,429 mi+19,004 mi
- 24/06/2008145,425 mi+18,996 mi
- 09/06/2009163,176 mi+17,751 mi
- 15/06/2009163,775 mi+599 mi
- 26/06/2010177,426 mi+13,651 mi
- 08/07/2010177,542 mi+116 mi
Average of roughly 16,730 miles per year across 9 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: Below Average
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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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