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DF02 EOC

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,357 mi
Last recorded119,357 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 EOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 119,357 miles

nearside front tyrte worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Jan 2015 119,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyrte worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,779 miles

nearside rear inner brake pad low

Fail 6 Jan 2014 107,778 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

eml on

nearside rear inner brake pad low

Pass 18 Jan 2013 99,373 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,209 miles

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,705 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2009 52,281 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,285 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 27 Dec 2007 27,236 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 27,236 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,369 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 20,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,639 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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DF02 EOC is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DF02 EOC, 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 DF02 EOC registered?

DF02 EOC is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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