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BV02 VVX

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,712 mi
Last recorded61,712 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 61,712 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 57,509 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,929 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 50,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 45,954 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 45,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 41,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,111 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,736 miles

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,154 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,578 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,078 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,963 miles

both front tyres close to limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2011 28,963 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,023 miles

tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,634 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 24,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,298 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,713 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,490 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 VVX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

BV02 VVX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 VVX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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