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FX02 JKO

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

269,205 mi
Last recorded269,205 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 JKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 269,205 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes grease up unable to inspected

Fail 15 Jan 2014 269,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes grease up unable to inspected

Pass 19 Feb 2013 265,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

floor rusty in places

o/s/r brake dragging

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 265,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

floor rusty in places

o/s/r brake dragging

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 259,327 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 243,395 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 243,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 225,425 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 204,189 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 204,189 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 175,002 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 148,261 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 124,085 miles

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

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

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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FX02 JKO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX02 JKO, 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 FX02 JKO registered?

FX02 JKO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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