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BX52 HJO

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

107,276 mi
Last recorded107,276 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 107,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 106,978 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 105,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 105,940 miles

Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 104,487 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 104,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,443 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished/cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 103,433 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished/cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 102,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 101,770 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 98,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,303 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 93,107 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,956 miles

car tested while underside wet

parking brake eff. only just met

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 85,956 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

car tested while underside wet

parking brake eff. only just met

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,576 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 82,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 10 Jul 2014 77,110 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,872 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,765 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 65,765 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,403 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 48,403 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,205 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 23,390 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 HJO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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