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FB03 JZM

2002 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,391 mi
Last recorded190,391 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 JZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 190,391 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2018 190,321 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2017 182,543 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 182,517 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 172,793 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 May 2015 163,932 miles

n/s/f upper strut mount rubber worn

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 153,715 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

drivers seat belt frayed

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

splits in o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 29 Apr 2013 143,724 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 29 Apr 2013 143,724 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2012 133,707 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 24 May 2011 123,494 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 115,274 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 18 May 2010 115,139 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres worn

Pass 9 May 2009 103,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2008 94,633 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2008 94,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 79,292 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 79,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 59,618 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 59,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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FB03 JZM is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FB03 JZM, 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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FB03 JZM is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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