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BT02 MVY

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,512 mi
Last recorded102,512 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 MVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 102,512 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 102,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 99,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 May 2025 99,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres wearing low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 96,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 93,641 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 93,638 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,860 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 88,039 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 88,039 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 85,165 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 85,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,385 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 81,385 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 76,786 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 76,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,438 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 53,646 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,594 miles

nearside front blade torn

oil leak ( turbo area )

Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,000 miles

Oil leak

slighyt wear front discs

Fail 14 Jun 2010 44,000 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slighyt wear front discs

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,279 miles

Oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,317 miles

slight oil leak turbo area

Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,745 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,272 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 MVY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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