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BU52 WHM

2002 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,369 mi
Last recorded148,369 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 148,369 miles

both outer cv boots perished

front brake pads wearing low

n/s front antiroll bar link perished

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 23 Feb 2017 148,369 miles

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

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

both outer cv boots perished

front brake pads wearing low

n/s front antiroll bar link perished

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 11 Feb 2016 136,117 miles

bottom ball joint boots perished

front antiroll bar lik boots perished

front coil springs corroded

front of engine noise

n//s rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s outer cv boot perished and slightly weeping grease

steering rack boots perished

Fail 11 Feb 2016 136,117 miles

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

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

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

bottom ball joint boots perished

front antiroll bar lik boots perished

front coil springs corroded

front of engine noise

n//s rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s outer cv boot perished and slightly weeping grease

steering rack boots perished

Pass 9 Jan 2015 128,753 miles

n/s front coil spring corroded...exhaust middle - rear flange in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2015 128,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front coil spring corroded...exhaust middle - rear flange in poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2013 125,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

general light under rear body and rear suspension component corrosion....n/s front road spring corroded...noise from engine area. slight fluffing to o/s front seat belt webbing

Pass 27 Nov 2013 125,464 miles

general light under rear body and rear suspension component corrosion....n/s front road spring corroded...noise from engine area. slight fluffing to o/s front seat belt webbing

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 121,337 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 116,370 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 109,638 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,323 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 99,322 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,631 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 88,446 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,947 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,394 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 WHM is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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