2002 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · SD02 AZW
2002 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 166,240 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD02 AZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 166,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD02 AZW 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 (SD02 AZW) between May 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working FOGS NOT WORKING (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
SD02 AZW Mileage History
- 13/05/2024151,834 mi
- 16/05/2025159,351 mi+7,517 mi
- 19/08/2025162,899 mi+3,548 mi
- 22/08/2025162,939 mi+40 mi
- 03/09/2026166,240 mi+3,301 mi
Average of roughly 6,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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