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BK02 OXZ

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,117 mi
Last recorded136,117 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 OXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 136,117 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2013 132,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 132,055 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 128,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 119,512 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2010 106,878 miles

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

rear brake disc worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 96,403 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,428 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 11 Nov 2008 90,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 17 Oct 2007 86,729 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 86,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 82,517 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 14 Nov 2006 82,517 miles

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 17 Nov 2005 77,364 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

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 OXZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OXZ, 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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What year was BK02 OXZ registered?

BK02 OXZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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