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BD52 ZYA

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,720 mi
Last recorded96,720 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,720 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 90,858 miles

BOTH FRONT HUBS slightly corroded but serviceable

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

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 90,858 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT HUBS slightly corroded but serviceable

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

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 84,804 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 84,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,987 miles

ADVISE REAR PADS ARE WEARING LOW

Fail 5 Sep 2007 54,114 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,114 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,329 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 40,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,620 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 ZYA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZYA, 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 ZYA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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