2002 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · SC02 RNF
2002 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 52,817 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC02 RNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 52,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SC02 RNF Mileage History
- 13/02/202451,444 mi
- 24/02/202552,152 mi+708 mi
- 24/02/202552,152 mi
- 18/02/202652,817 mi+665 mi
- 19/02/202652,817 mi
Average of roughly 681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC02 RNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo S40 (SC02 RNF) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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