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ExpiredMileage
119,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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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