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AX02 FCV

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,043 mi
Last recorded91,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 FCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2022 91,043 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,948 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 Jul 2021 89,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 85,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 85,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,200 miles

engine management light showing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 83,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light showing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,457 miles

Offside wiper split

Fail 25 Jul 2016 80,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside wiper split

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,025 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 78,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery caps loose (no leaks found during test)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 75,822 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,822 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 72,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,133 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 68,888 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip to screen

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,456 miles

Non volvo fuel filter poorly fitted

Right rear brake hose retaining clip missing

Pass 2 May 2007 40,055 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,130 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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AX02 FCV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX02 FCV, 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 AX02 FCV registered?

AX02 FCV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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