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FT02 ECJ

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,864 mi
Last recorded39,864 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 ECJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 39,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2021 39,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,728 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 35,583 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,186 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,558 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,108 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,672 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,105 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,175 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,346 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,512 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,601 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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FT02 ECJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FT02 ECJ, 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 FT02 ECJ registered?

FT02 ECJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is FT02 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT02 ECJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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