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DN02 UOS

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,712 mi
Last recorded133,712 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 UOS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 133,712 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 133,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 124,730 miles

offside front tyre worn (inner and outer edge)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 124,730 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn (inner and outer edge)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 112,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 102,854 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 102,852 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,748 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 87,748 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 73,006 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,006 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,625 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,083 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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DN02 UOS is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN02 UOS, 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 DN02 UOS registered?

DN02 UOS is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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