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SN02 LFD

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,086 mi
Last recorded117,086 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 LFD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 117,086 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 113,258 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 109,587 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,316 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 78,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,211 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 69,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,015 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,053 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,023 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 43,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front wiper torn at end only

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,603 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 35,603 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r lower tie bar starting to split

o/s/f tyre has nail in it

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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SN02 LFD is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 SN02 LFD, 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 SN02 LFD registered?

SN02 LFD is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SN02 LFD safe to buy?

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