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BK52 AGX

2002 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,648 mi
Last recorded157,648 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 AGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 157,648 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear light damage

rattel from engine toped up oil

Fail 4 Feb 2014 157,648 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear light damage

rattel from engine toped up oil

Pass 5 Feb 2013 144,907 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 144,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 128,300 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 128,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 121,700 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 121,700 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 115,308 miles

Rear no plate faded.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 115,308 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear no plate faded.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,112 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 87,531 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,321 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 AGX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK52 AGX, 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 AGX registered?

BK52 AGX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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