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DA02 SYS

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,536 mi
Last recorded81,536 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 SYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2022 81,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure fouling body (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 80,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Rough on lock to lock

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2020 80,167 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 80,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,144 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shocker top mount has roughness when turning lock to lock

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,551 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount has roughness on lock to lock turns

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 75,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has roughness on lock to lock turns

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,452 miles

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

Front both front top mount have roughness when turned lock to lock

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 19 May 2016 67,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,186 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,248 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,749 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 55,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,767 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 51,914 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 51,914 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,815 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2008 37,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 37,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA02 SYS is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DA02 SYS, 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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DA02 SYS is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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