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BT52 WFO

2002 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,970 mi
Last recorded109,970 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 WFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,970 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 105,946 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2019 105,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,743 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,794 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,042 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 101,042 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,707 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,315 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,132 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,108 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 79,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,391 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,331 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 24,510 miles

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

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 WFO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WFO, 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 WFO registered?

BT52 WFO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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