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BK52 PYF

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,612 mi
Last recorded98,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear n/s light unit cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2021 98,611 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear n/s light unit cracked

Pass 20 May 2020 96,075 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2019 91,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged x4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,693 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,496 miles

All brake pipes grease / protection coated obscuring condition

Both rear tyres very slight out of shape / blocking inside tread

Fail 28 Sep 2017 81,493 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Anti rollbar link broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Antiroll bar link broken (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres blocking / wearing on inside edge

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slight corroded

Offside Front Indicator bulb slight whitening

Offside Rear Brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,778 miles

Both rear tyres slight blocking on inside edge

Fail 20 Sep 2016 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) Outer hose case splitting / perishing (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) Hose case splitting / perished (2.2.D.2b)

Both rear tyres slight blocking on inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,764 miles

Front brake pads friction material 3/4 worn

Fail 23 Sep 2015 66,764 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced N/S/Rear top inner stabiliser bush deteriorated (2.4.F.2)

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced N/S/rear hub top link inner bush deteriorated (2.4.F.2)

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced O/S/Rear hub top link inner bush deteriorated (2.4.F.2)

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced O/S/Rear top inner stabiliser bush deteriorated (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads friction material 3/4 worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,147 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,810 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010
Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,407 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,739 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 PYF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PYF, 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 PYF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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