MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,624 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipes corroded.
Engine noisy, recommend investigation.
Exhaust system corroded.
Offside rear brake, slight binding.
Rear suspension bushes deteriorating.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipes corroded.
Engine noisy, recommend investigation.
Exhaust system corroded.
Offside rear brake, slight binding.
Rear suspension bushes deteriorating.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine oil levellow.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine oil levellow.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f knuckle joint has slight play
n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f knuckle joint has slight play
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU52 WCP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 WCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BU52 WCP registered?
BU52 WCP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2002.
Is BU52 WCP safe to buy?
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