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DE52 BYG

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,808 mi
Last recorded105,808 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 105,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,726 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,671 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,831 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,672 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 41,672 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,199 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 37,917 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,044 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,879 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,392 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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DE52 BYG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE52 BYG, 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 DE52 BYG registered?

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

Is DE52 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 BYG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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