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BN02 EPA

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,086 mi
Last recorded162,086 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 EPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 162,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 157,798 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 152,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 147,332 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 147,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 142,485 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 142,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 134,152 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 127,103 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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,047 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 108,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 102,640 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 102,640 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,284 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 31 Mar 2009 94,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 6 Feb 2008 84,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in front tyre

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 84,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 76,829 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 69,617 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,617 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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BN02 EPA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN02 EPA, 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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BN02 EPA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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