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BJ02 VLV

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,256 mi
Last recorded148,256 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 148,256 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Nearside front fog light lens broken

Nearside front shock absorber worn and knocking

Nearside rear shock absorber casing heavily corroded

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

Offside rear shock absorber slight corroded on casing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 140,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded both sides

Pass 22 Jan 2018 136,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 133,232 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 129,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 123,215 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear door damaged/dented

Pass 28 Jan 2014 118,228 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 110,549 miles

SRS warning lamp on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 110,549 miles

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

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,074 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 107,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 101,725 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 92,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 92,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,711 miles

all brake discs surface rust

n/s/f cv boot twisted

Fail 23 Sep 2008 85,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all brake discs surface rust

n/s/f cv boot twisted

Pass 7 Apr 2007 78,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,617 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 VLV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ02 VLV, 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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BJ02 VLV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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