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EX02 FOP

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,264 mi
Last recorded118,264 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 FOP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 118,264 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded, *Advise Replacement* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,710 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 116,709 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 114,126 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 114,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 110,495 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 110,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 107,151 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,412 miles

minor leak on o/s inner cvgaitor

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,646 miles

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,706 miles

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,663 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,990 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,826 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,848 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 27,804 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 FOP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FOP, 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 EX02 FOP registered?

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

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