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FE02 NVB

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,643 mi
Last recorded100,643 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,643 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,279 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,450 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,007 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,565 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 60,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cracking to sidewalls and tread patterns similar to o/s/f

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,746 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are nearing wear limits plus have age cracking to sidewalls recomend replacement soon

cut in tread pattern not down to chords n/s/r

Fail 5 Aug 2008 49,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres are nearing wear limits plus have age cracking to sidewalls recomend replacement soon

cut in tread pattern not down to chords n/s/r

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,385 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 28,345 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NVB is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVB, 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 NVB registered?

FE02 NVB is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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