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FV02 VMM

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,470 mi
Last recorded73,470 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 VMM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,470 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 73,470 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 71,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,852 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 70,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,613 miles

both front tyres 2010

both rear tyres age 2006

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,902 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,255 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,231 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011
Fail 21 Jun 2011

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,271 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,564 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 VMM is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

FV02 VMM is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is FV02 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 VMM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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