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BX52 YYR

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,359 mi
Last recorded141,359 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 141,359 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 141,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 135,523 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 130,312 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 130,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 124,502 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some front service brake rise and fall rate difference

Pass 17 Oct 2013 116,581 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 109,260 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 100,960 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 93,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 93,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,420 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 82,553 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 77,924 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 73,650 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 66,636 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 24 Nov 2005 66,636 miles

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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 YYR is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YYR, 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

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What year was BX52 YYR registered?

BX52 YYR is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is BX52 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 YYR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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