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BV52 NFF

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,529 mi
Last recorded131,529 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 NFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 131,529 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 127,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 121,161 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 114,233 miles

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

chip in screen

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 104,589 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2008 92,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 92,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,003 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 56,141 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wrong bulb nearside rear outer sidelight

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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BV52 NFF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV52 NFF, 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 BV52 NFF registered?

BV52 NFF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is BV52 NFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 NFF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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