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BV02 VVU

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,468 mi
Last recorded99,468 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 99,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,316 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear number plate lights looking dull

Fail 8 Oct 2013 97,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear number plate lights looking dull

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2012 91,978 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2011 83,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,224 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 70,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,727 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 66,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

windscreen chipped. o/s/r outer sidelight not working. brake fluid low

Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,771 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 59,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 51,502 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 VVU is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV02 VVU, 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 BV02 VVU registered?

BV02 VVU is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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