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VE02 MWJ

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,491 mi
Last recorded145,491 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 MWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2013 145,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 145,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 143,979 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 139,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 129,155 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 120,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 109,422 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 109,422 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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VE02 MWJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE02 MWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE02 MWJ registered?

VE02 MWJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is VE02 MWJ safe to buy?

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