MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre run flat wall damage
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY02 FDC is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc 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 SY02 FDC, 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 SY02 FDC registered?
SY02 FDC is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2002.
Is SY02 FDC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY02 FDC 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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