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BX52 HJV

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,744 mi
Last recorded119,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,744 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 108,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 108,157 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,284 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 95,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,081 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 79,081 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,442 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,874 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,761 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,152 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 24,373 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 HJV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJV, 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 BX52 HJV registered?

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

Is BX52 HJV safe to buy?

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