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Volvo V40

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,783 cc

LF52 BUOMOT history

LF52 BUO is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2023
Mileage
186,934 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BUO was last recorded at 186,934 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,824 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
7,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,934 miles
  • 2020 – 173,927 miles
  • 2019 – 156,102 miles
  • 2018 – 142,438 miles
  • 2017 – 131,237 miles
  • 2016 – 130,292 miles
  • 2015 – 129,236 miles
  • 2014 – 126,641 miles
  • 2013 – 123,070 miles
  • 2012 – 115,328 miles
  • 2011 – 107,234 miles
  • 2010 – 101,399 miles
  • 2009 – 99,114 miles
  • 2008 – 94,070 miles
  • 2007 – 88,578 miles
  • 2006 – 81,663 miles
  • 2005 – 63,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,934 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle in placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYING

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,934 miles (+110)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    186,934 miles
    Test number
    990557100147
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail186,824 miles (+12,897)2 dangerous1 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,824 miles
    Test number
    171239475041
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass173,927 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,927 miles
    Test number
    529315972177
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in places

  4. Fail173,927 miles (+17,825)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,927 miles
    Test number
    459108099861
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in places

  5. Pass156,102 miles (+266)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,102 miles
    Test number
    645022744200
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryDAMPNESS AROUND N/S AND O/S OF STEERING RACK
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYING
    • AdvisoryN/S FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryN/S REAR TYRE PERISHING
    • AdvisoryO/S REAR A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSH PERISHING
    • AdvisoryO/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE LOW AND TYRE PERISHING
    • AdvisorySTEERING NOISY
    • AdvisoryTEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED

  6. Fail155,836 miles (+13,398)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,836 miles
    Test number
    915997652506
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBRAKE FLUID LOW
    • AdvisoryDAMPNESS AROUND N/S AND O/S OF STEERING RACK
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYING
    • AdvisoryN/S FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryN/S REAR TYRE PERISHING
    • AdvisoryO/S REAR A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSH PERISHING
    • AdvisoryO/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE LOW AND TYRE PERISHING
    • AdvisorySTEERING NOISY
    • AdvisoryTEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED

  7. Pass142,438 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,438 miles
    Test number
    680083090431
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYING
    • AdvisoryFRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING
    • AdvisoryO/S REAR BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

  8. Fail142,368 miles (+11,131)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,368 miles
    Test number
    151205694737
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYING
    • AdvisoryFRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING
    • AdvisoryO/S REAR BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

  9. Pass131,237 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    131,237 miles
    Test number
    133464208720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,292 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,292 miles
    Test number
    299449714672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight play in inner steering rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail130,289 miles (+1,053)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,289 miles
    Test number
    783319088513
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight play in inner steering rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass129,236 miles (+2,595)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,236 miles
    Test number
    157670295118
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass126,641 miles (+31)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    126,641 miles
    Test number
    377573114439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and o/s/r tyres perished
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split on end

  14. Fail126,610 miles (+3,540)3 failures11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,610 miles
    Test number
    776069204234
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and o/s/r tyres perished
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split on end

  15. Pass123,070 miles (+7,742)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,070 miles
    Test number
    405853753282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded at joint

  16. Pass115,328 miles (+8,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,328 miles
    Test number
    538388252255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass107,234 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,234 miles
    Test number
    419326471294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail107,230 miles (+5,831)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,230 miles
    Test number
    605135251299
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass101,399 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    161126650293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,114 miles (+5,044)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    99,114 miles
    Test number
    134833979289
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake has long travel

  21. Pass94,070 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    94,070 miles
    Test number
    301685078413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,068 miles (+5,490)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    601208768246
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass88,578 miles (+6,915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,578 miles
    Test number
    732794577210
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED...

  24. Pass81,663 miles (+18,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,663 miles
    Test number
    404851876285
    • NoteO/S/R light lens starting to separate from lamp body and has a crack in it

  25. Pass63,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    63,548 miles
    Test number
    992276765254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 BUO

Does LF52 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 BUO expired on 8 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BUO?
The MOT on LF52 BUO expired on 8 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 BUO done?
LF52 BUO was recorded at 186,934 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 7,532 miles a year.
Has LF52 BUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BUO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 BUO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 BUO find?
LF52 BUO passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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