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BT02 MWY

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,899 mi
Last recorded145,899 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 MWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 145,899 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Jun 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Jun 2014 134,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 125,100 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 115,770 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 108,212 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 108,212 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 99,221 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2009 88,322 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2009 88,322 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 80,914 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 80,914 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,979 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 71,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MWY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MWY, 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 MWY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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