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BU52 WHF

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,152 mi
Last recorded202,152 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 202,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f fog light inoperative.

Pass 20 May 2014 188,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f fog light inoperative.

Fail 23 May 2013 178,527 miles

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

o/s/f fog light inoperative.

Pass 23 May 2013 178,527 miles

o/s/f fog light inoperative.

Pass 24 May 2012 168,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 159,638 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 159,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 151,006 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 151,006 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 136,450 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 136,371 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 118,539 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 85,656 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 55,341 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 53,686 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 WHF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WHF, 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 WHF registered?

BU52 WHF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is BU52 WHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 WHF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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