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BU52 WHK

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,787 mi
Last recorded155,787 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 155,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 144,819 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 144,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 132,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2010 114,774 miles

steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 5 May 2010 114,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2009 99,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,882 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,425 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 56,013 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 WHK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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