2002 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · BN02 XZH
2002 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 107,387 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN02 XZH Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 107,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN02 XZH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo S40 (BN02 XZH) between November 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BN02 XZH Mileage History
- 06/11/200644,750 mi
- 12/11/200750,931 mi+6,181 mi
- 17/11/200855,511 mi+4,580 mi
- 17/11/200855,511 mi
- 26/11/200960,184 mi+4,673 mi
- 09/12/201064,936 mi+4,752 mi
- 24/11/201168,580 mi+3,644 mi
- 24/11/201168,580 mi
- 19/11/201272,383 mi+3,803 mi
- 20/11/201272,383 mi
- 13/11/201375,944 mi+3,561 mi
- 14/11/201375,944 mi
- 10/11/201479,997 mi+4,053 mi
- 08/12/201584,696 mi+4,699 mi
- 10/12/201584,727 mi+31 mi
- 06/12/201689,208 mi+4,481 mi
- 06/12/201689,208 mi
- 08/12/201793,160 mi+3,952 mi
- 08/12/201793,160 mi
- 14/11/201896,056 mi+2,896 mi
- 16/11/201896,056 mi
- 04/12/201998,911 mi+2,855 mi
- 09/12/2020100,321 mi+1,410 mi
- 16/11/2021101,570 mi+1,249 mi
- 18/11/2021101,570 mi
- 15/11/2022103,036 mi+1,466 mi
- 15/11/2022103,036 mi
- 05/12/2023104,673 mi+1,637 mi
- 06/12/2023104,673 mi
- 11/11/2024105,992 mi+1,319 mi
- 01/12/2025107,387 mi+1,395 mi
Average of roughly 3,285 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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