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BT52 WFY

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,659 mi
Last recorded165,659 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2015 165,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 165,659 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 147,032 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 134,300 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 134,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 May 2012 124,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 124,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 114,749 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 114,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 100,666 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 100,666 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 86,542 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

some imbalance on front brakes 14%

Pass 19 May 2008 70,491 miles

nearside rear track control arm bush deteriorated, no excessive movement

Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,089 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 54,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,483 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 WFY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT52 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

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

Is BT52 WFY safe to buy?

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