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DF02 BVS

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,963 mi
Last recorded126,963 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 BVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 126,963 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,057 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,382 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,523 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 76,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 62,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,729 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 47,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

nearside inner side light not working

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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DF02 BVS is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF02 BVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF02 BVS registered?

DF02 BVS is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is DF02 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 BVS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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