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DE52 BYF

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,201 mi
Last recorded172,201 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 172,201 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 158,615 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 157,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre is worn on inside edge

rear disc and pads have been replace but only on the o/s/r. brakes should be replaced as a pair

Pass 24 Jun 2014 138,107 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe by fuel tank

distortion to o/s/f wheel inner rim

engine noise

front tyres wearing on edges / getting close ro wear bars

moved internal h/lamp adjuster

movement in o/s/f and n/s/f suspension top mounts

movement in wiper linkage

o/s/f antiroll bar link top ball joint boot deteriating

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight blows from exhaust joints

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,628 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corosion to exhaust system

corosion to n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil springs

distortion to o/s/f wheel inner rim

some movement in front suspension top mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2012 110,400 miles

corosion to exhaust system to rear

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars

o/s wiper blade split at end

some distortion to o/s/r wheel inner rim

Pass 25 Jul 2011 101,188 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

rear brake padsa appear to be getting low / rear brake discs coroded

some distortion to o/s/r wheel inner rim

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 25 Jul 2011 101,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level between min/max

rear brake padsa appear to be getting low / rear brake discs coroded

some distortion to o/s/r wheel inner rim

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Jun 2010 87,081 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)

both front discs look worn/thin

both rear discs wareing unevely

brake fluid level between min/max

Fail 22 Jun 2010 87,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front discs look worn/thin

both rear discs wareing unevely

brake fluid level between min/max

Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,445 miles

corosion to exhaust system

corosion to rear discs

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2009 73,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corosion to exhaust system

corosion to rear discs

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,298 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 59,298 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 48,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,290 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 28,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 28,061 miles

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

Rear 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
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DE52 BYF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE52 BYF, 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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DE52 BYF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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