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TAZ 2038

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,581 mi
Last recorded129,581 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 2038
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 129,581 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 127,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 120,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills covered with bodykit

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 116,988 miles

ADVISE O/S + N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES CORODED

ADVISE O/S REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Fail 11 Jan 2007 116,988 miles

ADVISE O/S + N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES CORODED

ADVISE O/S REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 111,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 111,940 miles

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

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

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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TAZ 2038 is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TAZ 2038, 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 TAZ 2038 registered?

TAZ 2038 is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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