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BP02 FTN

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,063 mi
Last recorded127,063 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 FTN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 127,063 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front top mounts slightly sticking and noisy

brake discs pitted and worn

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s floor area

Pass 29 Sep 2009 120,715 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 114,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 114,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 90,636 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 90,636 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake lever slightly high

Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,647 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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BP02 FTN is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP02 FTN, 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 BP02 FTN registered?

BP02 FTN is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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