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BK52 SZT

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,788 mi
Last recorded118,788 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 SZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 118,788 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 118,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,635 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 101,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,944 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,662 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,613 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,775 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 SZT is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

BK52 SZT is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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