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BK02 FFR

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,042 mi
Last recorded138,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 FFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 138,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various under vehicle corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2017 138,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 132,890 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 132,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 128,333 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 128,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 27 Jul 2013 118,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

suspension surface rust

Pass 3 Aug 2012 113,695 miles

anti roll bar link boots starting to perish

exhaust system rusty

o/s/ steering rack boot ( small split end of boot )

rear brake backing plates rusty

slight wear in rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 Jul 2012 113,688 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

anti roll bar link boots starting to perish

exhaust system rusty

o/s/ steering rack boot ( small split end of boot )

rear brake backing plates rusty

slight wear in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 30 Jul 2011 108,921 miles

centre floor and chassis legs surface rust

centre to rear brake pipes surface rust

rear brake disc slight pitting ( inner )

rear chassis leg surface rust

rear suspension arm link arm bushes slight wear

slight wear in o/s/f steering rack

tank straps rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2010 104,403 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2009 99,418 miles

o/s/r tyre slighty pearished

slight wear o/s rack

Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,071 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 93,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 65,863 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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BK02 FFR is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK02 FFR, 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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BK02 FFR is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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