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BF02 RTV

2002 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,213 mi
Last recorded152,213 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 RTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 152,213 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 146,944 miles

Chassis corrosion in general.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 146,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Chassis corrosion in general.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 142,150 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 136,794 miles

O/S headlamp adjuster not working.

Rear disc's corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 130,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 122,998 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 122,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 116,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 107,854 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 98,814 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,955 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,464 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 RTV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

BF02 RTV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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