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EU51 OFK

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,526 mi
Last recorded101,526 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 OFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,664 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 84,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 73,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,004 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 72,988 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,591 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,081 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 60,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 55,452 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,459 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 51,459 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,968 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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EU51 OFK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU51 OFK, 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 EU51 OFK registered?

EU51 OFK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is EU51 OFK safe to buy?

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