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BK02 KXG

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,909 mi
Last recorded142,909 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 142,909 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 131,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 122,040 miles

cracking to fuel cap seal

o/s/f seat belt fraying - mot limit - rec; replace

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear exhaust flange corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2015 122,039 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

cracking to fuel cap seal

o/s/f seat belt fraying - mot limit - rec; replace

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear exhaust flange corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,985 miles

drivers seatbelt starting to fray - recommend replace

perishing to fuel filler cap seal

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion offside rear chassis

slight judder both rear footbrakes

some surface corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

some wear rear discs

Fail 23 Apr 2014 112,985 miles

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

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

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to deteriorate

drivers seatbelt starting to fray - recommend replace

offside front ball joint rubber deteriorating

perishing to fuel filler cap seal

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion offside rear chassis

slight judder both rear footbrakes

some surface corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

some wear rear discs

Pass 4 May 2013 104,342 miles

cracking to fuel cap seal

o/s/f seat belt edge fraying

rear number plate delaminating

rear tyres wearing inner edges - monitor

some movement/wear to fornt shocker top mountings - recommend replace soon

wear to rear brake discs

Fail 4 May 2013 104,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

cracking to fuel cap seal

o/s/f seat belt edge fraying

rear number plate delaminating

rear tyres wearing inner edges - monitor

some movement/wear to fornt shocker top mountings - recommend replace soon

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 10 May 2012 94,896 miles

fraying to n/s/f seat belt edge

rear tyres possibly wearing towards inner edges slightly

some wear to rear brake discs

Pass 6 May 2011 85,632 miles

both rear upper control arm inner bushes weakening

slight edge wear both front tyres

Pass 13 May 2010 75,484 miles

front discs worn

rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

Fail 8 May 2010 75,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

some judder front footbrakes

Pass 9 May 2009 65,874 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes getting weak

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

Pass 15 May 2008 57,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 47,603 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 38,766 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 KXG is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXG, 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 KXG is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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