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V50 LCH

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,167 mi
Last recorded73,167 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 LCH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 73,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight cut to outer wall

Fail 10 Feb 2018 73,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer slight cut to outer wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 72,078 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 72,078 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower tail tail light in bumper inop

Nearside Rear Outer twin tail lights(outer inop)

Offside Rear twin tail lights(inner inop)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,941 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,677 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,742 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,721 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,292 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 51,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,773 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 49,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,882 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 47,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 43,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,779 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 41,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 41,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2006 38,088 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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V50 LCH is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V50 LCH, 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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V50 LCH is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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