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FX02 TDO

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 TDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 115,048 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 106,188 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,847 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 92,820 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,812 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 63,490 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,370 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 61,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,378 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 59,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,180 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,608 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 TDO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

FX02 TDO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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