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BG02 VBP

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,824 mi
Last recorded91,824 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VBP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,824 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,129 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres side wall cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2017 83,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres side wall cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,968 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,097 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,756 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,752 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,609 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 58,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

n/s/f tyre has screw in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,017 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,110 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 36,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,375 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 VBP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG02 VBP, 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 VBP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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