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BK52 TBV

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,579 mi
Last recorded167,579 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 167,579 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 166,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 156,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 145,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 145,545 miles

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

chip centre of windscreen

front and rear brake pads low

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Aug 2012 142,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 142,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 137,198 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 137,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 125,842 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 117,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 109,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,860 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 81,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,815 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 56,815 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,230 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 TBV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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