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BT52 LMU

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,341 mi
Last recorded103,341 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,341 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,623 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,623 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 61,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,802 miles

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

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 LMU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LMU, 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 LMU?

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What year was BT52 LMU registered?

BT52 LMU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BT52 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 LMU shows 11 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.

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