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FV52 BVK

2002 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,269 mi
Last recorded151,269 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 151,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 148,434 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 135,775 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,292 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 109,492 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Jul 2012 109,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 21 May 2012 109,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air bag light on

Front wipers smearing

N/s no plate light dim

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 92,853 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 92,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,302 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,095 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 66,517 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,524 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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FV52 BVK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV52 BVK, 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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What year was FV52 BVK registered?

FV52 BVK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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