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BU52 WFC

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,969 mi
Last recorded84,969 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,969 miles

Nearside Front misting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front misting

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 84,969 miles

Nearside Front misting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front misting

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 80,914 miles

Nearside Front headlamp misting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlight misting

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,484 miles

Front 40% imbalance on front brakes

Front both front head lights beam patterns just visible

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle very rusty under neath

Pass 14 Jan 2019 79,872 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 79,872 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,474 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,536 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,439 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,511 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracks appearing in sidewall (195/6015).

Fail 17 Dec 2012 67,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracks appearing in sidewall (195/6015).

Fail 20 Dec 2011 58,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,845 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 51,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate deteriorated to legal limit recomedn early renewal

Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,577 miles

front number plate deteriorated to legal limit recomedn early renewal

Fail 17 Dec 2009 44,867 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,867 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,776 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,496 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 18,191 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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BU52 WFC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFC, 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 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU52 WFC registered?

BU52 WFC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is BU52 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 WFC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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