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FE02 NSJ

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,190 mi
Last recorded119,190 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 NSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 119,190 miles

Condition of exhaust

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

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 9 Feb 2012 100,296 miles

Condition of exhaust

Cracks to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,934 miles

Condition of offside front headlamp lens Borderline

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 72,074 miles

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 14 Feb 2009 64,830 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,803 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,969 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 41,969 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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FE02 NSJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FE02 NSJ, 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 FE02 NSJ registered?

FE02 NSJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is FE02 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE02 NSJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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