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SN02 VWH

2002 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,301 mi
Last recorded117,301 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 VWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,301 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 117,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 109,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 100,847 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 100,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,028 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,052 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 50,875 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,858 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,587 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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SN02 VWH is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VWH, 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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SN02 VWH is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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