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BP02 SKO

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,229 mi
Last recorded155,229 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 SKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 155,229 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 154,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 153,534 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 151,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 149,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 148,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 146,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 144,263 miles

Offside front brake disc worn

Pass 26 May 2012 142,120 miles

Offside front anti roll bar link worn

Offside front brake disc worn

Pass 23 May 2011 139,405 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 136,128 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 May 2009 132,580 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 20 May 2009 132,580 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 126,335 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 126,335 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 100,444 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 71,363 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2006 71,363 miles

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

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

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

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 SKO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

BP02 SKO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is BP02 SKO safe to buy?

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