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BP02 UOJ

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

73,980 mi
Last recorded73,980 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 UOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 73,980 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 73,980 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 66,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 66,001 miles

Grease been applied to front and rear brake pipes

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody has surface rust

Fail 19 Jun 2024 65,999 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Grease been applied to front and rear brake pipes

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody has surface rust

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

underbody has surface rust

Pass 20 Jun 2022 62,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear offside and nearside brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,118 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 60,112 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pedal creeping

Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,550 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,233 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,841 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 53,839 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,310 miles

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

both rear tyres has cracks.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 48,310 miles

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

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

both rear tyres has cracks.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,872 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking.

condensation in o/s/f indicator lamp.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,872 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

condensation in o/s/f indicator lamp.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,702 miles

condensation in o/s/f indictor lamp

rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2013 41,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

condensation in o/s/f indictor lamp

o/s/r outer tail light inop

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,977 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,697 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 33,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,657 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 29,657 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 25,407 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 25,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 21,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,741 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 16,741 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,552 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 UOJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 BP02 UOJ, 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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BP02 UOJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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