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DA02 BHJ

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,962 mi
Last recorded160,962 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 BHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 160,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 160,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 160,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 155,473 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp lit

front brake discs worn and grooved

nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

plastic oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2012 155,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp lit

front brake discs worn and grooved

nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

plastic oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2011 148,212 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 140,145 miles

osr outer side lamp bulb not working

rear brake discs slight imbalance

Fail 9 Apr 2010 140,116 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr outer side lamp bulb not working

rear brake discs slight imbalance

Pass 31 Mar 2009 131,971 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 131,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 123,958 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 114,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 114,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 104,337 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 BHJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DA02 BHJ, 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 BHJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2002.

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