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237D286

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,310 mi
Last recorded131,310 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration237D286
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2014 131,310 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 124,292 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,580 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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237D286 is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 237D286, 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 237D286 registered?

237D286 is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is 237D286 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 237D286 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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