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BN52 LVG

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,256 mi
Last recorded191,256 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 191,256 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 17 Nov 2017 191,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2016 177,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 162,538 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 162,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 156,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside wiper smearing screen

Pass 23 Sep 2014 156,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside wiper smearing screen

Pass 12 Sep 2013 152,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 137,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 137,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 118,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 95,344 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 75,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 75,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,850 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,407 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,815 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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BN52 LVG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LVG, 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 BN52 LVG registered?

BN52 LVG is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is BN52 LVG safe to buy?

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