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BF02 RWL

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,381 mi
Last recorded145,381 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 RWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 145,381 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 139,770 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 134,339 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 134,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 129,324 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 120,824 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 110,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 110,688 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 100,075 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 89,087 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 77,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 77,149 miles

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

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 RWL is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWL, 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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BF02 RWL is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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