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BV02 VAH

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,211 mi
Last recorded141,211 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VAH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,211 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 141,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 131,538 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 131,538 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 121,888 miles

n/s/f and of/s/f tyers worn from the inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 113,933 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 113,904 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 966,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 87,972 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge & close to limit

nearside inner drive shaft seal leaking

offside front seat belt has some fluffing of belt

rear no.plate deteriorated

some fluctuation & imbalance rear brakes

Fail 28 Aug 2010 87,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge & close to limit

nearside inner drive shaft seal leaking

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside front seat belt has some fluffing of belt

rear no.plate deteriorated

some fluctuation & imbalance rear brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,655 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,220 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,868 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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BV02 VAH is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BV02 VAH, 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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BV02 VAH is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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