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FV02 CYZ

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

214,851 mi
Last recorded214,851 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 CYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 214,851 miles

Exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Front Reg plate is cracked

Headlamp beam images could be better

Offside Front Has a slight brake bind

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

Oil leak

Some pipes slightly corroded

Surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2016 212,753 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

Nearside Mirror deteriorated

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 212,753 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front has no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both rear (3.7.B.6a)

All brake pipes heavily greased

Nearside Mirror deteriorated

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015
Pass 9 Mar 2015 206,149 miles

brake discs are badly worn

n/s mirror is slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2014 200,601 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all brake pipes greased

knock under vehicle unable to find source

slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2013 194,649 miles

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

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

all brake pipes been greased

Pass 6 Feb 2012 174,449 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 154,989 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 133,718 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 133,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 107,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 79,227 miles

Oil leak

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

slight chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2008 79,227 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

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

slight chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,171 miles

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

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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FV02 CYZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV02 CYZ, 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 FV02 CYZ registered?

FV02 CYZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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