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BX52 HKP

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,302 mi
Last recorded140,302 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 140,302 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 132,461 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 132,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 118,917 miles

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

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

off side front tyre void of tread on outter edge

Pass 15 Dec 2012 110,065 miles

off side rear metal brake is corrioded

Pass 7 Jan 2012 101,783 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 101,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

near side rear tyre as splits

rear metal brake pipes corrioded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 90,645 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 90,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front discs scored

Pass 15 Dec 2009 77,336 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 77,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,417 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,609 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 64,609 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 59,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,661 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,533 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 HKP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HKP, 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 HKP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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