MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet Release Handle Broken
Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH Rear (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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet Release Handle Broken
Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH Rear (1.4.A.2f)
BONNET CABLE BROKEN
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Camber Bolt/Washer Appears Not To Be Fitted Correctly
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
BONNET CABLE BROKEN
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Camber Bolt/Washer Appears Not To Be Fitted Correctly
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear discs in poor condition
Rear discs in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV52 AHX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 AHX, 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 AHX registered?
BV52 AHX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2002.
Is BV52 AHX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV52 AHX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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