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BU52 WGV

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,563 mi
Last recorded75,563 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,975 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,975 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 59,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,650 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,716 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 54,716 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,231 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 42,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,767 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,350 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,656 miles

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

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

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 WGV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WGV, 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

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What year was BU52 WGV registered?

BU52 WGV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is BU52 WGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 WGV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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