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CU52 KXR

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,071 mi
Last recorded153,071 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 KXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 153,071 miles

EMISSION LAMP ILLUMINATED

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

Nearside Rear WINTER TYRE

OIL LEAK PRESENT

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 153,071 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL DAMAGED (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE INTERMITENT (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

EMISSION LAMP ILLUMINATED

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

Nearside Rear WINTER TYRE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK PRESENT

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 138,154 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 122,147 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 122,147 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,147 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 95,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 95,100 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,541 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 88,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,849 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,096 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever travel high

Fail 29 Sep 2009 69,091 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,798 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 49,410 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,920 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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CU52 KXR is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU52 KXR, 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 CU52 KXR registered?

CU52 KXR is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is CU52 KXR safe to buy?

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