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DG52 BAU

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,066 mi
Last recorded168,066 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 168,066 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 160,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 160,905 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 153,643 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 145,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 137,141 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 137,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 128,515 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 128,515 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 120,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 12,006 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 116,569 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,241 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 103,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 96,574 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 96,574 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 92,933 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 83,978 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 83,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,207 miles

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.

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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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.

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