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AU02 FXL

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,148 mi
Last recorded80,148 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,148 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

nearside ball joint dust cover deteriorated

nearside front linkrod dust covers deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,286 miles

nearside front link rod slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,784 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,784 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,869 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 43,124 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,124 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,151 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 42,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,820 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,781 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,598 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,153 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 35,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,108 miles

drivers wiper split

Fail 6 Feb 2007 30,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

drivers wiper split

Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,177 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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AU02 FXL is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU02 FXL, 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 AU02 FXL registered?

AU02 FXL is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AU02 FXL safe to buy?

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