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DE02 VTP

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,524 mi
Last recorded126,524 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 126,524 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Both front wipers smear

Both number plates deteriorating

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 126,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyre valves perished

Both front wipers smear

Both number plates deteriorating

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 122,866 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

number plates deteriorating

rear indicators discolouring

rear lower link arm bushes debonding

Fail 21 Sep 2015 122,862 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

number plates deteriorating

rear indicators discolouring

rear lower link arm bushes debonding

Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,744 miles

both front tyres badly cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,225 miles

offside front headlamp lense has crack

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre tread has cracks

nearside rear tyre has tears/ cracks/ cuts

Fail 1 Aug 2013 113,222 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre tread has cracks

nearside rear tyre has tears/ cracks/ cuts

offside front headlamp lense has crack

Pass 6 Dec 2011 104,031 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 103,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

handbrake long travel

offside screen washer weak action

Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,425 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 61,004 miles

advise: surface rust to front brake disc's

advise: surface rust to rear brake disc's

Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,497 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 VTP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTP, 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 DE02 VTP registered?

DE02 VTP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2002.

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