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BU52 AZT

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,851 mi
Last recorded133,851 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 AZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 133,851 miles

Offside Front outer door handle damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 133,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Braking system leaking on rbt (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed leaking excess (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer door handle damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,985 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front door handle damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 127,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front door handle damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 121,393 miles

Offside front outer door handle damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2015 121,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside front outer door handle damaged

Pass 1 May 2014 115,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front door handle damaged

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 1 May 2014 115,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2013 108,912 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 103,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 102,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,597 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated on side walls.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 96,583 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear tyres deteriorated on side walls.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,297 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,476 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,338 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,054 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 65,049 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,706 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 47,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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BU52 AZT is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BU52 AZT, 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 BU52 AZT registered?

BU52 AZT is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BU52 AZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 AZT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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