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BU52 WEP

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,428 mi
Last recorded123,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,428 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f bumper has damage

Fail 13 Jun 2014 123,295 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f bumper has damage

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,917 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 98,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,743 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 8 Jun 2011 92,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,173 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,033 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2008 60,837 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 49,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,859 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 30,060 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven and close to legal limit

nearside front tyre wearing uneven and nail in tread

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 WEP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

BU52 WEP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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