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BJ52 CGK

2002 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,294 mi
Last recorded151,294 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 CGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 151,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

attention to handbrake.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 147,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 143,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 137,940 miles

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

front brake inbalance.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 137,940 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour 2 rears. (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brake inbalance.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 132,009 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,807 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 125,785 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 121,710 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 121,688 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users reflector loose (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,835 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 109,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,695 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 86,695 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,520 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,455 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,631 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,654 miles

front brakes balance 25%

Fail 22 Sep 2006 43,320 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,320 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 33,799 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 33,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BJ52 CGK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BJ52 CGK, 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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BJ52 CGK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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