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BT52 DNU

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,847 mi
Last recorded87,847 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,338 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 74,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,834 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 71,834 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 68,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,663 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 64,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre cracking and wearing uneven

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre cracking and cut on side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,920 miles

Small cut in side wall on offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,316 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,437 miles

slight cut in sidewall on offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,970 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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BT52 DNU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BT52 DNU, 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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BT52 DNU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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