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BN02 WVT

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,857 mi
Last recorded149,857 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 WVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 149,857 miles

brake pipes worn

Pass 28 Nov 2015 147,077 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 139,771 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 139,768 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 137,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc covers corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 137,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc covers corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 133,836 miles

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

fuel lines rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2012 133,836 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel lines rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2011 120,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2011 120,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2010 113,042 miles

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

rear discs worn

Fail 2 Jul 2010 113,042 miles

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 104,671 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,267 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,179 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 64,923 miles

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

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 WVT is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BN02 WVT, 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 WVT is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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