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BJ02 VME

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,621 mi
Last recorded119,621 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 119,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Body, chassis and all floor sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main, rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank straps corroded

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch/wing panel corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front wheel arch/wing panel corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension and steering front and rear rubbers perished and deteriorated

full inspection of nearside and offside body sill panels not possible, covers fitted,. badly corroded in some paces where visible

Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,384 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is corroded (7.1.2)

all front and rear suspension rubber bushes are deterioated

fuel tank straps are corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and tread is cracking

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes grease covered

some parts of body are damaged or corroding no sharp edges apparent

surface corrosion on all under body components

Fail 17 Oct 2017 116,384 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is corroded (7.1.2)

all front and rear suspension rubber bushes are deterioated

fuel tank straps are corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and tread is cracking

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes grease covered

some parts of body are damaged or corroding no sharp edges apparent

surface corrosion on all under body components

Pass 22 Oct 2016 112,440 miles

All front steering/suspension rubbers and bushes worn, perished and deteriorated

All rear suspension rubbers and bushes worn, perished and deteriorated

Bodywork corrosion in places but no sharp projections

Chassis and structural items corroded but not excessive at time of test

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Front and rear shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 112,439 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

All front steering/suspension rubbers and bushes worn, perished and deteriorated

All rear suspension bushes/rubbers worn perished and deteriorated

Bodywork corrosion, no sharp projections

Chassis and structural items corroded not excess at time of test.

Exhaust system heavily corroded and deteriorated

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible grease covered, some corrosion where visible

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,962 miles

Exhaust centre and rear sections heavily deteriorated.

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, grease covered.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Slight distortion of offside front and nearside rear tyres.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 106,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust centre and rear sections heavily deteriorated.

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, grease covered.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Slight distortion of offside front and nearside rear tyres.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,997 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 105,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,740 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 83,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 74,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,377 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,951 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 VME is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VME, 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 VME is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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