MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
corosion to exhaust system
corosion to rear discs
n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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