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FD02 FCP

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,991 mi
Last recorded65,991 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 FCP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 65,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight rusting rear discs

Pass 17 Dec 2024 65,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 65,880 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,115 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,019 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 64,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,226 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not adversely effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 9 May 2018 57,280 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 8 May 2018 57,280 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 11 May 2017 56,495 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 26 May 2016 53,722 miles

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 19 May 2015 50,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,290 miles

rear pads 80% worn

Fail 12 Jun 2014 49,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads 80% worn

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,499 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,195 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,347 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,324 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,478 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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FD02 FCP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FD02 FCP, 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 FD02 FCP registered?

FD02 FCP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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