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DE52 BYN

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,248 mi
Last recorded63,248 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 63,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 58,560 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 58,546 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,462 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,554 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 52,518 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,887 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,982 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 44,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,148 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 39,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,385 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,531 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,570 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,502 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 22,502 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 17,282 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 BYN is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BYN, 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 DE52 BYN registered?

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

Is DE52 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 BYN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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