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BX52 YYM

2002 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,928 mi
Last recorded144,928 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 144,928 miles

o.s.f seat belt slightly frayed-x2 front tyres close to limit-slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2025 138,087 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 138,087 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 136,538 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 135,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 135,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 134,270 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 134,267 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 133,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 131,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 130,596 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 130,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 128,694 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 119,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,245 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,432 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,553 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 68,553 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 58,050 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,194 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,357 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,860 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 YYM is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

BX52 YYM is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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