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749 BXF

2002 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

208,592 mi
Last recorded208,592 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration749 BXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 208,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp has small chip in glass

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

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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749 BXF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 749 BXF, 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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749 BXF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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