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BV52 AJO

2002 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,224 mi
Last recorded126,224 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 AJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 126,224 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 126,224 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 120,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 114,138 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 113,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2013 108,099 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 108,099 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 95,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 95,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2010 87,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 76,932 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 73,109 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 73,109 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2006 68,845 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 68,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 AJO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJO, 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 BV52 AJO registered?

BV52 AJO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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