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SD02 XTA

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,927 mi
Last recorded131,927 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 131,927 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 131,927 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 131,907 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 125,290 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 125,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 123,447 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 110,873 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,323 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,590 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,182 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 XTA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD02 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

SD02 XTA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is SD02 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD02 XTA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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