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BX52 HKW

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,865 mi
Last recorded71,865 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HKW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,583 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 71,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 70,396 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,594 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Marker Light Not Working

Offside Number Plate Light Dim

Offside Rear Caliper Linkage Slightly Forward

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear Link Arms (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,369 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both under load (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 64,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,091 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,789 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 43,333 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 43,333 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,189 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 24,932 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 HKW is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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