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BF02 CZB

2002 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,003 mi
Last recorded190,003 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 CZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 190,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 182,499 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 182,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 178,510 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 178,510 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 166,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 149,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 138,408 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 138,408 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 119,525 miles

both front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 24 Aug 2007 119,525 miles

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

both front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 114,489 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,700 miles

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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BF02 CZB is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF02 CZB, 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 BF02 CZB registered?

BF02 CZB is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BF02 CZB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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