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AU52 BCX

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

267,082 mi
Last recorded267,082 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 BCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 267,082 miles

Brake back plates rusty

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner archs rusty

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension bushs deteriorated.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills/rear floors/chassis/front floors. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 267,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake back plates rusty

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner archs rusty

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension bushs deteriorated.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills/rear floors/chassis/front floors. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 262,439 miles

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

Front non mandatory outline marker lamps inoperative

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 262,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front non mandatory outline marker lamps inoperative

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 255,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 244,498 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 244,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 232,417 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 232,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 220,591 miles

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

offside rear tyre uneven tyre wear

Pass 27 Sep 2013 208,909 miles

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

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

front & rear numberplates slightly deteriorated

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 193,094 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tax discs could be located better.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 176,913 miles

front brake discs and pads

Pass 4 Oct 2010 158,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 137,349 miles

hand brake performance could be better

Fail 15 Oct 2009 137,349 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 111,957 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,157 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 63,940 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AU52 BCX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 96,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 BCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU52 BCX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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