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BU52 WHP

2002 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,992 mi
Last recorded96,992 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 96,992 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 96,992 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,959 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 67,877 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 67,877 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 111,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,843 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 WHP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,834cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

BU52 WHP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is BU52 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 WHP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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