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BP02 VRN

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,304 mi
Last recorded86,304 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 VRN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs outer edges pitted

both rear tyres stepping on inner edge

rear exhaust joint deterioated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,772 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,242 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,075 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,766 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 VRN is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

BP02 VRN is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is BP02 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP02 VRN shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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