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BK52 TGX

2002 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,727 mi
Last recorded156,727 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 156,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 122,970 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,111 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 92,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,691 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 82,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,028 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 64,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,178 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,104 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,107 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,098 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 TGX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

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

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