MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
REAR SHOCK SPRING SEATS AND BODY HEAVILY CORRODED
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking union damp (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
REAR SHOCK SPRING SEATS AND BODY HEAVILY CORRODED
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL badly corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower ball joint covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel cap seal slightly perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL badly corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower ball joint covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel cap seal slightly perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Oil leak ()
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Oil leak ()
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
O/S/R side lamp not working
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK52 PHY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 PHY, 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 PHY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2002.
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