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DE02 CGK

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,833 mi
Last recorded88,833 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 CGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 88,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 84,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 84,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 81,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,214 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,293 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 55,392 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,642 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,502 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 40,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,716 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 38,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,928 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,653 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,586 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,457 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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DE02 CGK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DE02 CGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE02 CGK registered?

DE02 CGK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DE02 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 CGK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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