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BK02 VFX

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,108 mi
Last recorded96,108 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 VFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,188 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,188 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,702 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 74,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,630 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,001 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 60,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,483 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,846 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,189 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,184 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 VFX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc 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 VFX, 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

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What year was BK02 VFX registered?

BK02 VFX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is BK02 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 VFX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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