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BL51 JOH

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,914 mi
Last recorded67,914 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 JOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,914 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 67,914 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,704 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 63,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 62,532 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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 62,532 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 60,768 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,559 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,188 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 55,188 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,703 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 51,701 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Both sides (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,190 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,063 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 45,060 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,762 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,187 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,120 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,337 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,605 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,446 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,702 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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BL51 JOH is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BL51 JOH, 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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BL51 JOH is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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