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SD02 XGL

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 XGL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,629 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 71,625 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,859 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,324 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 49,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,580 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 40,580 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,478 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 32,478 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,502 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,599 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,038 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,742 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,676 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 XGL is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SD02 XGL, 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 SD02 XGL registered?

SD02 XGL is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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