MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction catalyst emission reading low light reset code cleard (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rattle noise from top of engine.advise attention
engine oil level slight low.
n/s rear inner side lamp inop.
o/s front wiper torn to end.
rear tyres wearing to edges.
service lamp on dash.
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG52 BAU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DG52 BAU, 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 DG52 BAU registered?
DG52 BAU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2002.
Is DG52 BAU safe to buy?
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