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BD51 XUC

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,688 mi
Last recorded179,688 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 179,688 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2014 171,134 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 153,075 miles

Advise offside and nearside rear tyres splitting on inner edges

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 153,074 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise offside and nearside rear tyres splitting on inner edges

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 142,511 miles

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Pass 11 Jan 2011 128,727 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 113,769 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 99,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 86,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 72,005 miles

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 11 Jan 2006 57,734 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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BD51 XUC is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD51 XUC, 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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What year was BD51 XUC registered?

BD51 XUC is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is BD51 XUC safe to buy?

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