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EA02 WBP

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,958 mi
Last recorded113,958 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 WBP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 113,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,878 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 106,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,561 miles

slight dent to n/s/r inner roadwheel rim

slight dent to o/s/r inner roadwheel rim

slight fluffing to o/s/f seat belt

Fail 25 Feb 2009 99,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight dent to n/s/r inner roadwheel rim

slight dent to o/s/r inner roadwheel rim

slight fluffing to o/s/f seat belt

Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight dent to o/s/r roadwhell inner rim

Pass 27 Feb 2007 79,742 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 79,742 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 71,333 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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EA02 WBP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EA02 WBP, 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 EA02 WBP registered?

EA02 WBP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is EA02 WBP safe to buy?

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