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BK52 SZV

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,484 mi
Last recorded91,484 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 SZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,484 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 91,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,969 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 68,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

allfour brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,313 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,104 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 54,987 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 45,565 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 39,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,816 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 SZV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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