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228 PBP

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration228 PBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 103,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,500 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,500 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2021 92,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 84,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,188 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 71,188 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working amber (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,029 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,719 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,149 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,562 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 51,045 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,045 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 50,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,003 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,533 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,063 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges

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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228 PBP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 228 PBP, 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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228 PBP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is 228 PBP safe to buy?

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