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BD02 RZW

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,234 mi
Last recorded149,234 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 RZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 149,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 146,714 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 144,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 140,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 131,745 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 125,480 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,449 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 117,449 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 86,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 75,539 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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BD02 RZW is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD02 RZW, 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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What year was BD02 RZW registered?

BD02 RZW is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is BD02 RZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 RZW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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