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BG02 VBT

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,360 mi
Last recorded100,360 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 100,360 miles

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

engine management light on

o/s side repeator fading BORDERLINE

Pass 28 May 2012 95,623 miles

wear on front brake disc's and pads

Fail 21 May 2012 95,518 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

wear on front brake disc's and pads

Pass 27 May 2011 91,355 miles

corrosion and wear on rear brake disc's

Pass 21 May 2010 85,571 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 85,500 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 81,341 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 81,341 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,374 miles

o/s/r tyre only just legal on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 59,340 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 VBT is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBT, 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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What year was BG02 VBT registered?

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

Is BG02 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 VBT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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