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BU52 BAA

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,080 mi
Last recorded70,080 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 BAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,080 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 70,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,098 miles

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

e.m.l. light on

Fail 19 Jun 2017 65,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose split (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

e.m.l. light on

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,450 miles

front brake discs worn

headlight wipers split

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads low

Fail 20 Jun 2016 60,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs worn

headlight wipers split

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,914 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,037 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,397 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 51,381 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 49,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,060 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,774 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 36,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,809 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,955 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 BAA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BAA, 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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BU52 BAA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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