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BN52 LVV

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,021 mi
Last recorded141,021 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 141,021 miles

exhaust generally in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2018 140,956 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust generally in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low and discs deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2017 132,412 miles

emissions slow to pass suspect lazy cat

exhaust front pipe flexy section deteriorating

n/s inner tail light not working

offside rear brake pad getting low

slight brake judder noticed during roadtest

Pass 6 Jun 2016 124,316 miles

rear metal brake pipes deteriorating

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 May 2015 115,605 miles

Parking brake reserve could be improved

Fail 8 May 2015 115,605 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust deterioating

Parking brake reserve could be improved

Pass 7 Jun 2014 107,500 miles

small amount of corrosion on n/s/f steel brake pipe

Fail 3 Jun 2014 107,480 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

air conn pump noisy oil leak from lower sump nearside front brake disc poor condition nearside fgront brake pipe small amount of corrosion nearside rear brake disc in poor condition center exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 102,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 100,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,656 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,139 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,975 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,598 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 58,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,157 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 51,079 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 42,786 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 LVV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

BN52 LVV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 LVV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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