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WX02 RWE

2002 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,479 mi
Last recorded180,479 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 RWE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 180,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 171,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 162,698 miles

Crank pully has play

Fail 30 Jul 2012 162,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crank pulley has play

Pass 4 Jul 2011 152,682 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 152,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 149,210 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner+outer edges and out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r door cannot be opend from in side or out side of the car

Fail 8 Jul 2010 149,210 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner+outer edges and out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r door cannot be opend from in side or out side of the car

Pass 31 Jul 2009 139,498 miles

Front tyres smooth on inner and outer edges , brake fluid low in resorivor .

Pass 30 Jul 2008 114,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 93,025 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 93,009 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,946 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 80,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WX02 RWE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WX02 RWE, 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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WX02 RWE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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