CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT52 DSU

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,458 mi
Last recorded54,458 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 54,458 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 53,542 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 52,448 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,446 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,486 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,445 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 37,633 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,578 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,184 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,466 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,111 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,531 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 18,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 13,303 miles

n/s/f tyre splitting in tread.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,336 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT52 DSU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DSU, 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 BT52 DSU?

You can check the full history of BT52 DSU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT52 DSU registered?

BT52 DSU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BT52 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 DSU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT52 DSU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT52 DSU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.