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BF02 RRU

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,879 mi
Last recorded162,879 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 RRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 162,879 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 148,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 128,952 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 128,816 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 119,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,168 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 108,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 103,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 100,604 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 100,581 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 97,599 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 125,310 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 RRU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BF02 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF02 RRU?

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What year was BF02 RRU registered?

BF02 RRU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BF02 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 RRU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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