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BL02 ETK

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,435 mi
Last recorded81,435 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 ETK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 81,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,055 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 68,052 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,567 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 64,398 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,628 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,069 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 54,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,216 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,871 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,074 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,860 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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BL02 ETK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL02 ETK, 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 BL02 ETK registered?

BL02 ETK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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