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BU52 AYJ

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,615 mi
Last recorded73,615 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 AYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,615 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 73,615 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 66,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,507 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,900 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,153 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,422 miles

nsr tyre old

Fail 4 Sep 2009 31,422 miles

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

nsr tyre old

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,330 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,814 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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BU52 AYJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU52 AYJ, 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 BU52 AYJ registered?

BU52 AYJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is BU52 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 AYJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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