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DA02 BFP

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,306 mi
Last recorded101,306 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 BFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 101,306 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,475 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,836 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing edges

rear tyres tread stepping

Fail 14 Jul 2015 87,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

both front tyres scrubbing edges

rear tyres tread stepping

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,262 miles

Both rear alloys are slightly buckled

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

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 15 Jul 2014 77,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear alloys are slightly buckled

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

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 17 May 2013 68,264 miles

Coolant very low, no obvious leaks found

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front wiper blade slightly split on one end, but still clears windscreen ok.

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

Fail 17 May 2013 68,264 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Coolant very low, no obvious leaks found

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front wiper blade slightly split on one end, but still clears windscreen ok.

Offside rear tyre has slight cuts in tread

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

Pass 10 May 2012 60,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre sidewalls cracked

Rear brakes imbalanced

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 60,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre sidewalls cracked

Rear brakes imbalanced

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 52,436 miles

n/s/r outer sidelight inop

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 48,685 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 43,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 31,436 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,809 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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DA02 BFP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA02 BFP, 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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DA02 BFP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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