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BL51 VUF

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,925 mi
Last recorded115,925 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 VUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 115,925 miles

nearside parking brake effort lower than expected

Pass 7 Jan 2022 109,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

tyre size 205 / 50 zr16 91w

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake back plates corroding /

sill x under covers fitted / n/s/f ball joint boot splitting / o/s/f shock corroding / heat signs on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,104 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 82,056 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,460 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 69,336 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 65,868 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 61,640 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 61,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 52,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,904 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 47,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,637 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 43,637 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,870 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,039 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 24,039 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 16,872 miles

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

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 VUF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUF, 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 BL51 VUF registered?

BL51 VUF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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