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SD02 AZW

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,939 mi
Last recorded162,939 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 AZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 162,939 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 162,899 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working FOGS NOT WORKING (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2025 159,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 151,834 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 151,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 141,898 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 140,419 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 121,834 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,559 miles

N/S FRONT FOG NOT WORKING (NOT PART OF TEST)

Fail 18 Nov 2020 103,552 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

N/S FRONT FOG NOT WORKING (NOT PART OF TEST)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,516 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 68,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,107 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,881 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 48,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,860 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,162 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,128 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,925 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 24,919 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,580 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 20,580 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 13,365 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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SD02 AZW is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SD02 AZW, 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 SD02 AZW registered?

SD02 AZW is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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