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BC02 YCP

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,008 mi
Last recorded149,008 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YCP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 149,008 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2019 149,008 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2018 141,422 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn push on n/s of steering wheel not working

Fail 15 Jan 2018 141,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn push on n/s of steering wheel not working

Pass 12 Jan 2017 130,004 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

horn push on n/s of steering wheel not working

offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 10 Jan 2017 129,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

horn push on n/s of steering wheel not working

offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2015 114,533 miles

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

horn push on n/s of steering wheel not working

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 114,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

horn push on n/s of steering wheel not working

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,049 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 99,049 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 86,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,639 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 69,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 58,955 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 58,955 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 54,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,247 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 49,399 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,865 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 44,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,247 miles

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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BC02 YCP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BC02 YCP, 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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BC02 YCP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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