MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f cv gaitor slight wear. o/s/f seat belt has covers can not assess. front discs slight wear. central exhaust has surface rust. under-trays & covers fitted.
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f cv gaitor slight wear. o/s/f seat belt has covers can not assess. front discs slight wear. central exhaust has surface rust. under-trays & covers fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
front brake judder.
fuel filter corroded.
Slight judder from o/s/front brake.
Small hole in o/s headlamp.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BG52 SYZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BG52 SYZ, 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 BG52 SYZ registered?
BG52 SYZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 November 2002.
Is BG52 SYZ safe to buy?
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