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BT52 DNY

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,409 mi
Last recorded71,409 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 71,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2017 71,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,597 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 61,597 miles

Stop lamp not working os (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,778 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 49,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 37,829 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,790 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,077 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 34,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,779 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,456 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 27,450 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,450 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,355 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,331 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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BT52 DNY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT52 DNY, 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 BT52 DNY registered?

BT52 DNY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BT52 DNY safe to buy?

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