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BD52 ZXK

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

252,641 mi
Last recorded252,641 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 252,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2025 252,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 241,389 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 241,389 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 231,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 231,491 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 221,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 213,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 202,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 199,114 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 190,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 190,592 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 182,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 182,815 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2017 182,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened axle pipe corroded (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in joint between centre section and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 173,337 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 173,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 160,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 145,796 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 145,796 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 134,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 134,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 124,791 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 124,791 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 123,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 123,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 118,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 115,530 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 106,099 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,862 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 ZXK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 ZXK, 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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What year was BD52 ZXK registered?

BD52 ZXK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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