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BU52 WEH

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,908 mi
Last recorded26,908 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WEH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,908 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 25,283 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 23,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 21,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,478 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,968 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 17,207 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 15,569 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 15,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 13,818 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,836 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,310 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 8,928 miles

Both wiper blades are spliting on the ends.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,679 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 6,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 5,165 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BU52 WEH is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU52 WEH?

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What year was BU52 WEH registered?

BU52 WEH is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is BU52 WEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 WEH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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