CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK02 KXW

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,856 mi
Last recorded110,856 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre splitting between outer sidewall and tread

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 28 Jan 2015 110,841 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre splitting between outer sidewall and tread

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 22 Jan 2014 105,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 99,839 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,839 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 28 Jan 2012 94,151 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,938 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 89,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 86,058 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 81,386 miles

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 11 Feb 2009 81,386 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 26 Feb 2008 76,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,066 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,816 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK02 KXW is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK02 KXW?

You can check the full history of BK02 KXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK02 KXW registered?

BK02 KXW is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is BK02 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 KXW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK02 KXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK02 KXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.