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FA02 LSV

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,833 mi
Last recorded146,833 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 LSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 146,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 142,972 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 139,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 134,281 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 134,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 124,595 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 115,013 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 106,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,045 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,764 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2007 65,764 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,381 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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FA02 LSV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA02 LSV, 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 FA02 LSV registered?

FA02 LSV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is FA02 LSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 LSV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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