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BK52 AHX

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,702 mi
Last recorded149,702 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 149,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded by rear suspension

both rear shocks badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 146,546 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 146,546 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,970 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 142,970 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 138,841 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some surface rust on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 135,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,857 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 25 Aug 2017 127,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 124,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced by NT (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced by NT (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 119,305 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hoes at rear of engine bay (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 119,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hoes at rear of engine bay (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

offside front seat belt deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,725 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 105,723 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre has deep cut to inner side wall

offside front seat belt deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,971 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,715 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,366 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 83,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight corrosion on rear brake disks

Fail 7 Sep 2009 74,364 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,364 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,645 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 43,477 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 AHX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BK52 AHX, 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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BK52 AHX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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