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BK52 PKE

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,044 mi
Last recorded167,044 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 PKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 167,044 miles

n/s/f tyre aprx 4mm

o/s/r coil spring corroded/peeling - o/s/r tyre aprx 3/4mm

Fail 27 Jun 2016 167,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre aprx 4mm

o/s/r coil spring corroded/peeling - o/s/r tyre aprx 3/4mm

Pass 26 Mar 2015 161,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 158,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 155,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 151,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 147,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 144,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 141,013 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 137,693 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 126,575 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2005 118,805 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 118,805 miles

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

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

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 PKE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PKE, 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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What year was BK52 PKE registered?

BK52 PKE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is BK52 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 PKE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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