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SY02 FDC

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,218 mi
Last recorded145,218 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 FDC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 145,218 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 145,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 142,027 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 139,042 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 129,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 129,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 121,285 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 121,247 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 113,311 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 113,311 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 103,570 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 103,570 miles

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.

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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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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