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BG02 VBU

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,659 mi
Last recorded76,659 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 76,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 72,441 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 65,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 60,642 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,093 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall showing signs of cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,861 miles

Nearside Rear tyre walls showing signs of cracking

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,022 miles

left rear tyre perished

right rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

left rear tyre perished

right rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,162 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,649 miles

Front Imbalance - Roller Brake Test Brake Imbalance 17%

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2011 43,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 41,064 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2009 39,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,988 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 36,572 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 36,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,345 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 VBU is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

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

Is BG02 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 VBU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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