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FV02 OGX

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

286,005 mi
Last recorded286,005 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 OGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 286,005 miles

DAMP N/S/R BRAKE CALIPER

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R/ BRAKE

SMALL CUTS N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE

Fail 5 Dec 2011 285,953 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

DAMP N/S/R BRAKE CALIPER

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R/ BRAKE

SMALL CUTS N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE

Pass 9 May 2011 266,185 miles

air bag light

Fail 8 Nov 2010 248,076 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 248,076 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 230,898 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 230,898 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 218,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 205,383 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriating

Pass 27 Apr 2009 193,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 156,923 miles

front number plate first letter slightly dull

Pass 2 May 2007 116,769 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 101,427 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE ON INNER FACE

FRONT TYRES ARE DIFFERENT PROFILE TO REAR TYRES FRONT=205/55VR16 REAR=205/50W16

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 101,427 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE ON INNER FACE

FRONT TYRES ARE DIFFERENT PROFILE TO REAR TYRES FRONT=205/55VR16 REAR=205/50W16

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 OGX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV02 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

FV02 OGX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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