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BD52 SZZ

2002 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,140 mi
Last recorded96,140 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 SZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 96,137 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,192 miles

Front and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel cup seal perishing

Nearside Rear fuel fitter corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 88,192 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel cup seal perishing

Nearside Rear fuel fitter corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine water pump noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2018 83,917 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 83,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,770 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,896 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,304 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,691 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 66,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,465 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 55,398 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 55,398 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,181 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 49,174 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 43,384 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,321 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 30,007 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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BD52 SZZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD52 SZZ, 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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BD52 SZZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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