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SY02 OJX

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,664 mi
Last recorded118,664 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 OJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 118,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2019 118,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 113,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 113,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,268 miles

offside rear floor area corroded but not within any prescribed area

offside rear wheel arch area corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 88,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 88,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 77,341 miles

All Brake Pipes greased

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2015 77,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All Brake Pipes greased

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2014 69,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes greased

front ball joint casings corroded

surface corrosion suspension parts

Fail 20 May 2014 69,432 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes greased

front ball joint casings corroded

surface corrosion suspension parts

Pass 21 May 2013 64,219 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 62,194 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 59,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 55,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 52,174 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 48,115 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 36,278 miles

front brakes high imbalance

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 OJX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OJX, 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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SY02 OJX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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