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SV02 OAC

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,514 mi
Last recorded95,514 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 OAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,514 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,622 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,381 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 68,381 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,521 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,339 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,082 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,901 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 34,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,535 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,406 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 32,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,418 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,879 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,061 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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SV02 OAC is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV02 OAC, 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 SV02 OAC registered?

SV02 OAC is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is SV02 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 OAC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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