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BG02 FWX

2002 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,841 mi
Last recorded112,841 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 112,841 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody surface rust

Fail 27 Dec 2024 112,841 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody surface rust

Pass 28 Dec 2023 109,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hole underbody of vehicle is heavily corroded but no holes

Pass 29 Dec 2022 103,922 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 103,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam was not a failure that was re-inspected ,headlights come on with ignition and therefore was spotted whilst checking failures . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hydraulic flexi hose not secured in bracket ,likely to be damaged by rotation of wheel.

Fail 14 Dec 2022 103,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre lower arm inner and outer bushes slightly worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre lower arm inner and outer bushes slightly worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear slam panel very corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 100,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low have not adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre lower arm inner and outer bushes slightly worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre lower arm inner and outer bushes slightly worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear slam panel very corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 92,293 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 92,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch insecure indicator / wiper combination switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 88,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch insecure indicator / wiper combination switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,033 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 66,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,349 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,864 miles

service light on dashboard

engine management light on dashboard

fuel light on dashboard

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,379 miles

engine management light on dashboard

fuel light on dashboard

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,659 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,992 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,531 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,432 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,517 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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BG02 FWX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BG02 FWX, 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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BG02 FWX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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