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BX52 HFH

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,824 mi
Last recorded111,824 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 111,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,748 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 83,736 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 83,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 74,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,267 miles

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

both front cv boots have been replaced...grease staining evident

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,613 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 65,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,841 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 53,755 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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BX52 HFH is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX52 HFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX52 HFH?

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What year was BX52 HFH registered?

BX52 HFH is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BX52 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 HFH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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