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FD02 WRA

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,752 mi
Last recorded136,752 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 WRA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 136,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 133,479 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 130,865 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 130,858 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 127,493 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 127,387 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 124,554 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

o/s/r side light one n/w dog lead in o/s/r seat belt

Pass 20 Apr 2009 121,318 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 117,823 miles

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

offside rear hand brake not returning fully on caliper

Fail 21 Apr 2008 117,794 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear hand brake not returning fully on caliper

Pass 20 Apr 2007 111,781 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 106,134 miles

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

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 WRA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD02 WRA, 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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FD02 WRA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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