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BK02 OXW

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,608 mi
Last recorded122,608 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 122,608 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 122,608 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 121,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 116,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear starting to cored

Fail 21 Aug 2017 116,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear starting to cored

Pass 15 Sep 2016 113,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 113,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 110,256 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,413 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 106,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 103,813 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 101,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 98,944 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 97,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 94,117 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 92,572 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 91,014 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 90,992 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 90,977 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 OXW is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OXW, 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 OXW is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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