2002 Volvo S40 1.9L Diesel · DF02 BVT
2002 Volvo S40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 133,928 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF02 BVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 133,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DF02 BVT Mileage History
- 29/06/2023111,934 mi
- 24/07/2024120,298 mi+8,364 mi
- 25/07/2025127,552 mi+7,254 mi
- 14/07/2026133,928 mi+6,376 mi
- 16/07/2026133,928 mi
Average of roughly 7,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF02 BVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo S40 (DF02 BVT) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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