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SC51 OMJ

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,877 mi
Last recorded72,877 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 OMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 72,877 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded center main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded center main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Center exhaust in poor condition

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,029 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wing correded

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

all under side corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached droplink (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wing correded

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

all under side corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,078 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 53,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,626 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,506 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 42,403 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,390 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,241 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,151 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,697 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 33,217 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,313 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,626 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,126 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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SC51 OMJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SC51 OMJ, 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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SC51 OMJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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