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BP02 VRW

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,311 mi
Last recorded94,311 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 VRW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,884 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 91,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 91,681 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,195 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,002 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,088 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,000 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 73,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,214 miles

advise underseal unable to inspect some items

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,037 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,037 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,342 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,030 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,917 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,481 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 56,481 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,169 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 VRW is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP02 VRW registered?

BP02 VRW is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is BP02 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP02 VRW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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