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SY02 FFH

2002 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,875 mi
Last recorded81,875 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 FFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2015 81,875 miles

Feul cap rubber seal perished.

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front top mount bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,875 miles

Feul cap rubber seal perished.

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front top mount bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,085 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,144 miles

unable to fully examine all brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,377 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,470 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 12,956 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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SY02 FFH is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SY02 FFH, 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 FFH registered?

SY02 FFH is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is SY02 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY02 FFH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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