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BK52 TDX

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,914 mi
Last recorded51,914 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 51,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 51,914 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,923 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,873 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 49,873 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 48,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,570 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 42,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear TYRES HAVE SLIGHT SPLITS

Fail 8 Sep 2016 40,441 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear TYRES HAVE SLIGHT SPLITS

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,769 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 38,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,145 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,579 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,045 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,484 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,940 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,300 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,315 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 TDX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

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

Is BK52 TDX safe to buy?

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