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BN52 LPP

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,433 mi
Last recorded132,433 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,433 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 132,411 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2017 122,366 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 114,778 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,710 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 91,812 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,118 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,499 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,309 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,897 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,137 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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BN52 LPP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN52 LPP, 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 BN52 LPP registered?

BN52 LPP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 LPP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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