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FE02 NSO

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

194,217 mi
Last recorded194,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 NSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 194,217 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 171,684 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to Inner tread blocks

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2018 171,684 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to Inner tread blocks

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2017 164,497 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 157,583 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 148,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 137,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 127,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 127,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,447 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 105,100 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 92,006 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 92,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 81,689 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 73,769 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 61,382 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,503 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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FE02 NSO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

FE02 NSO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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