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BG02 FXB

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,562 mi
Last recorded128,562 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 128,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 128,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,537 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 123,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 121,125 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 111,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 108,969 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 108,969 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,398 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode/slight pitting

some wear to rear brake discs

wear to rear upper control arms inner bushes - especially n/s/r

Pass 29 May 2015 89,111 miles

Nearside rear upper control arm inner bush seperating

Offside rear lower main suspension arm outer bush starting to seperate

Some corrosion to both rear brake pipes-previously greased

Wear/movement to both front suspension top mounts-recommend replace

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,419 miles

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

some judder to nearside rear footbrake

some movement/wear in both front suspension top mounts

some surface/pitting to both rear brake pipes

some wear to discs

Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,012 miles

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

corrosion rear exhaust flange

front registration plate delaminating - recommend replace

some corrosion offside rear brake pipe

some wear/movement both front suspension top mounts

Fail 21 Jun 2013 75,012 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake hoses splitting

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

corrosion rear exhaust flange

front registration plate delaminating - recommend replace

some corrosion offside rear brake pipe

some wear/movement both front suspension top mounts

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,175 miles

n/s/r upper control arm bush worn

slight perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,267 miles

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

front registration plate starting to delaminate

verys slight perishing to front brake hoses

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Jun 2011 57,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

front registration plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

verys slight perishing to front brake hoses

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,763 miles

slight perishing to front brake hoses

Fail 21 Jun 2010 49,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear lower control arms outer bushes weakening - recommend replace soon

slight perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,043 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 19 Jun 2009 40,043 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,998 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,277 miles

rear lower controll arms outer bushes deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,802 miles

rear lower controll arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jun 2005 13,265 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 FXB is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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