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BG02 VBL

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,022 mi
Last recorded111,022 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 111,022 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar bracket corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

advanced under body corrosion

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 23 May 2022 110,344 miles

rear suspension bushes perished

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2021 109,538 miles

Rear Suspension bushes perished

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2021 109,538 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension bushes perished

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2020 108,653 miles

rear suspension bushes perished

slight under body corrosion

Fail 18 May 2020 108,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension bushes perished

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2019 107,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension bushes perished

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2019 107,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension bushes perished

under body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2018 103,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 103,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 99,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight under body corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2016 93,125 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 83,197 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 83,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 78,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,783 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 56,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,156 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 47,260 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 41,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 35,619 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 VBL is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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