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FX02 PLV

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,905 mi
Last recorded117,905 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 PLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,905 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached secured with cable tie (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread visable in outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper side marker in-op

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 117,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached secured with cable tie (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread visable in outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper side marker in-op

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,017 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

outer sill fitted with plastic trims

vehicle has been underseal

Fail 18 Aug 2017 110,017 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion all over under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

outer sill fitted with plastic trims

Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,674 miles

rear (trailing arm bush wearing)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 104,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear trailing arm bush s wearing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted

rear chassis corroding

rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Fail 25 Jul 2015 98,449 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

rear chassis corroding

rear discs corroding and wearing

rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 93,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,980 miles

tyres are different sizes front to rear

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,958 miles

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

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

n/s front side marker not working

Fail 4 Jul 2012 82,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s front side marker not working

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,205 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 76,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,484 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,803 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 37,625 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 29,257 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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FX02 PLV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PLV, 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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FX02 PLV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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