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BL51 HCK

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,712 mi
Last recorded151,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 HCK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 151,712 miles

Engine cover not allowing full inspection.

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 143,840 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 143,840 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 134,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 119,070 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 119,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 111,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,437 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 102,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 91,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,363 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 80,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,100 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,110 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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BL51 HCK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL51 HCK, 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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BL51 HCK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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