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SM02 XCC

2002 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,762 mi
Last recorded117,762 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 XCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 117,762 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 103,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 103,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 90,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 90,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,268 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 76,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 70,313 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 61,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 50,812 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 50,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SM02 XCC is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM02 XCC, 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 SM02 XCC registered?

SM02 XCC is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is SM02 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 XCC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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