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BD52 ZXY

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 112,421 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 112,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 94,022 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,628 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,900 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,872 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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,325 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 21,793 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 ZXY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

BD52 ZXY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is BD52 ZXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 ZXY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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