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BT52 DOH

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,162 mi
Last recorded84,162 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 84,162 miles

Both front tyres have inner & outer edge wear.

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge wear.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 84,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall. (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have inner & outer edge wear.

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge wear.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge + inner side wall damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2016 73,162 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge + inner side wall damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,505 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 58,505 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,505 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 52,505 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,389 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 48,389 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,709 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 45,709 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,279 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 43,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,375 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,912 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,676 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 25,231 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 DOH is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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