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SM51 XLO

2002 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 XLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 138,516 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 138,516 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 126,044 miles

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

o/s/f abs cable rubbing against a/r/b link

Fail 9 Mar 2011 126,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f abs cable rubbing against a/r/b link

Pass 17 Mar 2010 113,335 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 113,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 101,024 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)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 90,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 90,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 69,847 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 69,847 miles

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

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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SM51 XLO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SM51 XLO, 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

How do I check the history of SM51 XLO?

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What year was SM51 XLO registered?

SM51 XLO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is SM51 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 XLO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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