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BV52 AFX

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,554 mi
Last recorded107,554 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 AFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 107,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 95,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,677 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 82,677 miles

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

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

advise to have tracking checked

both rear tyres cracking slightly

wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,341 miles

front brake discs worn slightly thin

slight signs of corrosion underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,893 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades spitting on ends

Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,348 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2006 41,710 miles

HAZARD SWITCH FAULTY WONT SWITCH OFF SPRAY WITH FREEING OIL NOW WORKING OK ADVISE TO REPLACE

STRONG ADVISE ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 195 / 60 / 15 V WEARING 3...2...3...mm

Fail 18 Jun 2006 41,710 miles

HAZARD SWITCH FAULTY WONT SWITCH OFF SPRAY WITH FREEING OIL NOW WORKING OK ADVISE TO REPLACE

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

STRONG ADVISE ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 195 / 60 / 15 V WEARING 3...2...3...mm

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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BV52 AFX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV52 AFX, 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 BV52 AFX registered?

BV52 AFX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BV52 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 AFX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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