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BV52 GFE

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,577 mi
Last recorded115,577 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 GFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 115,577 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 115,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 109,689 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,486 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,871 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,793 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,599 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,011 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,845 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,135 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,351 miles

offside and nearside rear brake calipers damp possible minor fluid leak

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 GFE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BV52 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

BV52 GFE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is BV52 GFE safe to buy?

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