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BJ02 TLX

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,269 mi
Last recorded115,269 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 TLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,697 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 110,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,737 miles

tow bar socket not working as intended

Fail 31 Jul 2015 105,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

tow bar socket not working as intended

Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,828 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2014 98,828 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)

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,051 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,051 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,349 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 85,349 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,413 miles

n/s/r side marker inop

Fail 10 Aug 2011 78,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/r side marker inop

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,177 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,984 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,263 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 39,340 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,340 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,108 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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BJ02 TLX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ02 TLX, 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 BJ02 TLX registered?

BJ02 TLX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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