MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes front to back at front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexy loose on strut (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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SB51 SWV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SWV, 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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SB51 SWV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2002.
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