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BK52 AEW

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,977 mi
Last recorded139,977 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 AEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 139,977 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 139,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 129,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 116,614 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 116,614 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 102,581 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 83,057 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 62,550 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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BK52 AEW is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AEW, 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 BK52 AEW registered?

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

Is BK52 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 AEW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK52 AEW have outstanding finance?

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