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FB02 JZO

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,672 mi
Last recorded79,672 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 JZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,672 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,229 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,311 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,705 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 64,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,722 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,501 miles

Nearside rear lamp damaged but not showing white light to rear.

Slight run out on front brakes.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,572 miles

13% imbalance on front service

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2009 36,572 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

13% imbalance on front service

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,849 miles

n/s/r/ lenz cover slit damage.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,959 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,714 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 19,745 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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FB02 JZO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FB02 JZO, 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 FB02 JZO registered?

FB02 JZO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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