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SB51 SVX

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,045 mi
Last recorded50,045 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 SVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 50,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 48,111 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 48,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 47,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 45,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 45,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,341 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,800 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 36,800 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP-LINKS,(BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,102 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,994 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,734 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,047 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 24,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,829 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,377 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,886 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 16,886 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,967 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,945 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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SB51 SVX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB51 SVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB51 SVX registered?

SB51 SVX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is SB51 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB51 SVX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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