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BT02 CKE

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,455 mi
Last recorded139,455 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 CKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 139,455 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 139,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 130,855 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 130,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 122,486 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,643 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 110,668 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 106,221 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,221 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 94,990 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,108 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 71,665 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 71,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,567 miles

both front tyres perished & worn on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2007 61,567 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres perished & worn on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2006 47,333 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 29 Apr 2006 47,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

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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BT02 CKE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT02 CKE, 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 BT02 CKE registered?

BT02 CKE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is BT02 CKE safe to buy?

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