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FX02 WMO

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,619 mi
Last recorded109,619 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 WMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,616 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement washers and bushes worn and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills and underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers badly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 107,569 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill behind plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shockers badly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,753 miles

all suspension parts corroded

rear shockers badly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 106,750 miles

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

all suspension parts corroded

rear shockers badly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,948 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear shock absorber casings rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,726 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded

underside corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2019 104,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroded

underside corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 102,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 14 Feb 2018 102,982 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,651 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,420 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,400 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn fouling strut housing on right lock (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at nearside rear behind plastic trim (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,138 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside fuel tank strap corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,381 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

light scratches in screen

nearside rear and offside rear upper and lower tie bar bushes split

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 86,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap seal cracking

light scratches in screen

nearside rear and offside rear upper and lower tie bar bushes split

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,850 miles

slight oil on o/s/r caliper

Pass 6 Mar 2011 76,414 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 76,414 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r door will not open

Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,685 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 62,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs are worn

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2007 38,322 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 38,321 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 26,707 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 WMO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WMO, 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 WMO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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