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BT52 LNC

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,004 mi
Last recorded110,004 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LNC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 110,004 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,059 miles

engine mil light on

Fail 19 Aug 2013 89,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 66,617 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,352 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,436 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,940 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,455 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,365 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 LNC is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LNC, 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 BT52 LNC registered?

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

Is BT52 LNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 LNC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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