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WX02 RXF

2002 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,898 mi
Last recorded59,898 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 RXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 59,898 miles

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

eml on

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2015 59,872 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

eml on

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,074 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 55,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 52,850 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 52,812 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,878 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,817 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,866 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,866 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,967 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 35,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 31,729 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,765 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 RXF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXF, 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 WX02 RXF registered?

WX02 RXF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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