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BK52 AEG

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,188 mi
Last recorded85,188 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 AEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2014 85,188 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,188 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 81,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,251 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 75,415 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,554 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 68,255 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,452 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,221 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 39,696 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 39,696 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 34,042 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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BK52 AEG is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK52 AEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 AEG registered?

BK52 AEG is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BK52 AEG safe to buy?

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