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BK52 PVZ

2002 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,056 mi
Last recorded77,056 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 PVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,056 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,015 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,021 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)

front brake discs worn

fuel filter insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,232 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,545 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 50,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,251 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,467 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,966 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 PVZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

BK52 PVZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BK52 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 PVZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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