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BD52 ZXO

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,124 mi
Last recorded59,124 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FOUR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,879 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,870 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES RECENTLY COPPER GREASED

Offside Rear BRAKE HOSE FERRULE INTO CALIPER CORRODED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR EACH SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 52,112 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR EACH SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,497 miles

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

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

oil leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 38,982 miles

n/s/r outter side light not working

o/s/f side cruse light lens cracked

o/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 17 Jul 2014 38,961 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r outter side light not working

o/s/f side cruse light lens cracked

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,805 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 33,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,755 miles

Offside brake disc starting to corrode on inner face.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 23,755 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside brake disc starting to corrode on inner face.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,622 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 20,622 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 20,504 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,390 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 14,779 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 ZXO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXO, 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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What year was BD52 ZXO registered?

BD52 ZXO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BD52 ZXO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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