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DX02 XNV

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,547 mi
Last recorded135,547 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 XNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 135,547 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight movement in indicator switch

Pass 6 Jun 2015 131,210 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 128,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

indicator switch slightly worn

n/s/r tyrewall worn and cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2014 128,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

indicator switch slightly worn

n/s/r tyrewall worn and cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 3 Jun 2013 127,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 122,901 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 118,884 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 118,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 112,340 miles

discs rusty

Pass 15 May 2009 103,174 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 May 2009 103,174 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 90,990 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 90,990 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 77,883 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 64,144 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2006 64,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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DX02 XNV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DX02 XNV, 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 DX02 XNV registered?

DX02 XNV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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