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BN52 LPY

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

249,290 mi
Last recorded249,290 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 249,290 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 245,134 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 245,134 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 240,814 miles

Both lower ball joint boots split

Fail 31 Jan 2020 240,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both lower ball joint boots split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 232,930 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 232,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2018 223,820 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 214,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 205,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 196,404 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 196,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 187,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 178,856 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2012 168,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 157,877 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 147,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 147,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 132,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 122,961 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 122,961 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 113,788 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 LPY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LPY, 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 BN52 LPY registered?

BN52 LPY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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