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BT02 KMK

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,554 mi
Last recorded149,554 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 149,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 140,959 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 140,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 129,173 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 128,965 miles

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

NEAR SIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT LEAK

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 123,699 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 116,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 116,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 108,934 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 94,669 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 72,239 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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BT02 KMK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BT02 KMK, 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 KMK registered?

BT02 KMK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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