2002 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · FY52 BNF
2002 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 171,122 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FY52 BNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 171,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FY52 BNF Mileage History
- 10/07/2024160,449 mi
- 04/07/2025165,464 mi+5,015 mi
- 18/07/2025165,616 mi+152 mi
- 07/07/2026171,094 mi+5,478 mi
- 08/07/2026171,122 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 5,353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FY52 BNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo V40 (FY52 BNF) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))”.
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