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BV02 VVL

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

143,685 mi
Last recorded143,685 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 143,685 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 143,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 129,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 116,351 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,049 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,487 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 70,313 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,026 miles

All 4 tyres heavily perished

Exhaust system corroded

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

Parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

Underbody slightly corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,735 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,923 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 49,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,299 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,299 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,955 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,049 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,218 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 37,218 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,858 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,858 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,858 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,858 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,769 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 VVL is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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