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BU52 WFD

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,198 mi
Last recorded156,198 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 156,198 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 156,198 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 144,946 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 144,941 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened cross over (3.6.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 136,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 125,779 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 125,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,697 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 117,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 106,954 miles

Exhaust front flexi outer broken

Nearside rear light cluster lens damaged

Rear tyres lightly cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2012 106,954 miles

Exhaust front flexi outer broken

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear light cluster lens damaged

Rear tyres lightly cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2011 93,957 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 93,957 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,736 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 80,736 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,459 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,038 miles

rear brake pads low 80-90% worn

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,522 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 33,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,060 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 22,610 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 WFD is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol 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 WFD, 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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BU52 WFD is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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