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BD52 SZK

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,653 mi
Last recorded128,653 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 SZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 128,653 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 128,578 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

both fuel pipers corroded . front to rear of car

Fail 11 Apr 2018 121,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

both fuel pipers corroded . front to rear of car

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,294 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 114,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm has slight wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm but worn low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush All 4 rear arms upper and lower bushes starting to come away (2.4.G.2)

Rear underbody corrossion

Fail 15 Apr 2016 105,197 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm has slight wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm but worn low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush All 4 rear arms upper and lower bushes starting to come away (2.4.G.2)

Rear underbody corrossion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,687 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight brake judder from front brakes

Fail 14 Apr 2015 101,683 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight brake judder from front brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,614 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 97,614 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,497 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,090 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 89,087 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 84,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 66,528 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 66,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,978 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 59,978 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,642 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BD52 SZK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 96,542 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD52 SZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD52 SZK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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