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FV02 URW

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,499 mi
Last recorded179,499 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 URW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 179,499 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 179,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 155,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 130,686 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 130,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 105,443 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 80,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 80,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,834 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 43,465 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,059 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 30,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,594 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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FV02 URW is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol 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 URW, 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 URW registered?

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

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