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BU52 WFE

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,623 mi
Last recorded178,623 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 178,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 169,186 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 162,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 162,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2012 153,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 145,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 141,672 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 134,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 120,854 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 109,564 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 93,680 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 76,499 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 WFE is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WFE, 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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What year was BU52 WFE registered?

BU52 WFE is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is BU52 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 WFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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