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BF02 CYE

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,976 mi
Last recorded191,976 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 CYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 191,976 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

air bag lamp on

Fail 9 Jan 2013 191,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag lamp on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 178,478 miles

air bag lamp on

o/s/f marker lamp not working

Fail 9 Jan 2012 178,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

air bag lamp on

o/s/f marker lamp not working

Pass 4 Oct 2010 165,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2010 165,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 156,142 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT PLATE / REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC

Fail 21 Sep 2009 156,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO FRONT PLATE / REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 155,895 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO FRONT PLATE / N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6 MM/ CORRSION ON BRAKE DISCS ALROUND / ADV BRAKES TO BE SRIPPED OUT AND CLEAN / CLEAN UP DISCS /

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 142,074 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 125,802 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 4 Apr 2006 110,364 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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BF02 CYE is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF02 CYE, 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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BF02 CYE is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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