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BX52 HJF

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,367 mi
Last recorded103,367 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,367 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING-FURTHER INPECTION REQUIRED

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake performance only just met

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 103,320 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to broken spring. (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Along with strut mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,818 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 100,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 100,986 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,947 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 98,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,653 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,653 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 89,286 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,163 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 85,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 80,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,429 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 77,429 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,608 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 61,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,281 miles

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 HJF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BX52 HJF, 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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BX52 HJF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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