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YB02 BFJ

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,349 mi
Last recorded100,349 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 BFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 100,349 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 95,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,442 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,004 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,307 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 49,307 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,774 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,513 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,181 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,587 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 34,577 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,684 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,162 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 19,063 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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YB02 BFJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YB02 BFJ, 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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YB02 BFJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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