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BN52 LRX

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,471 mi
Last recorded187,471 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 187,471 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 187,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 164,282 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 164,282 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 137,217 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 112,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,395 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 Sep 2006 63,696 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 42,178 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO LIMIT * UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILLS DUETO SHIELDS* FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN* WIPERS WORN*

Pass 15 Sep 2005 41,788 miles

hand brake travel high

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2005 41,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake travel high

o/s front brake pads getting low (advice)

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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BN52 LRX 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 72.7%.

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 BN52 LRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN52 LRX?

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What year was BN52 LRX registered?

BN52 LRX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is BN52 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 LRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN52 LRX have outstanding finance?

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