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BL51 ZDX

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,938 mi
Last recorded56,938 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 ZDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,389 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,682 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,930 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 43,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,156 miles

front number plate slightly damaged.

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked on the side wall.

o/s/f indicator slightly damaged.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 38,156 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front number plate slightly damaged.

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked on the side wall.

o/s/f indicator slightly damaged.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,466 miles

both front wiper blades split.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 32,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wiper blades split.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,211 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,922 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 24,922 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,179 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 21,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ZDX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 BL51 ZDX, 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 BL51 ZDX registered?

BL51 ZDX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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The MOT history for BL51 ZDX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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