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BU52 WHS

2002 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,357 mi
Last recorded166,357 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 166,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing inside edge

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 160,971 miles

both rear tyres wearing inside edge and cracking

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 160,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint insecure steering coupling to steering rack (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing inside edge and cracking

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 154,713 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 2 Oct 2014 154,712 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 25 Oct 2013 149,655 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 149,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 145,837 miles

o/s rear brake disc slightly out of shspe

Fail 25 Oct 2012 145,837 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s rear brake disc slightly out of shspe

Pass 10 Oct 2011 140,487 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 140,477 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 132,949 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 122,656 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 122,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 89,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 64,354 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 WHS is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WHS, 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 WHS is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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