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BX52 HFY

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,340 mi
Last recorded107,340 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,365 miles

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

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

engine mil light on

Fail 4 Sep 2013 102,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

engine mil light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,385 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,211 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 90,211 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,241 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 84,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,331 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,221 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 72,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 66,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 62,968 miles

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

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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BX52 HFY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BX52 HFY, 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 BX52 HFY registered?

BX52 HFY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is BX52 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 HFY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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