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EX02 FOA

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,222 mi
Last recorded74,222 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 FOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 74,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 70,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 65,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 62,166 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,488 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,196 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 57,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,056 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,469 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 54,469 miles

Stop lamp not working all 3 light (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 52,607 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,862 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,021 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 49,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

one nearside rear side lamp bulb not working

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,496 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,817 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,302 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 40,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,462 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 33,462 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,673 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,551 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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EX02 FOA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EX02 FOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX02 FOA registered?

EX02 FOA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is EX02 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 FOA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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