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BK52 AEP

2002 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,167 mi
Last recorded163,167 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 AEP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 163,167 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 159,237 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis near rear suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 159,218 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 12 inches off top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis near rear suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 154,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 148,217 miles

Front Coil spring worn both front springs weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,505 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 134,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 126,678 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 126,672 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering leak from the n\s steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe across the rear above the fuel tank from side to side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking Rear brake pipes are leaking fluid over the exhaust (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,589 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,011 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,334 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 89,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,582 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 81,992 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,221 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,358 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 52,496 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 52,496 miles

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

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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BK52 AEP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BK52 AEP, 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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BK52 AEP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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