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BX52 HKC

2002 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,119 mi
Last recorded195,119 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 195,119 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight blow from injector

Pass 8 Aug 2018 187,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 187,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing rough

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2017 179,251 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 179,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 174,177 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Aug 2016 174,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 168,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 168,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 162,982 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 162,949 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 157,241 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 157,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2012 149,776 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 149,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 142,012 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 142,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 135,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 129,753 miles

offside nearside rear tie rod arm bushes worn

Pass 6 Sep 2008 124,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 124,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 116,666 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 102,697 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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BX52 HKC is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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