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BK52 PJY

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,581 mi
Last recorded142,581 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 PJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 142,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 139,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 139,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,562 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 138,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 136,923 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 134,462 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Chip on windscreen but not affecting the driver's view

Undertray Missing

Fail 13 Sep 2018 134,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Chip on windscreen but not affecting the driver's view

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

Undertray Missing

Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis corroding

front strut top mounts wearing

fuel filter corroding

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2017 131,643 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis corroding

front strut top mounts wearing

fuel filter corroding

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2016 129,344 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 12 Sep 2016 129,343 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 12 Sep 2015 121,676 miles

front pads wearing

rear trailing arm bushes wearing

rear upper arm bushes wearing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,301 miles

both front tyre outer edge wearing

front brake discs wearing thin and corroding on edges

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

rear trailing arm bushes wearing

steering rack boot damp

Pass 16 Sep 2013 116,283 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light switches on colum loose

o/s/f indicator lens slightly loose

o/s/steering boot damp slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2013 116,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light switches on colum loose

o/s/f indicator lens slightly loose

o/s/steering boot damp slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2012 114,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 106,744 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 106,743 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 99,402 miles

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

fuel filter loose in mounting

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,549 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 90,549 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both number plates starting to discolour

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,606 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 79,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,722 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 71,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 60,528 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 60,528 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 47,047 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 47,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust

damage to windscreen

slight distortion n/s/f roadwheel inner rim

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 PJY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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