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BF02 XBK

2002 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,837 mi
Last recorded131,837 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 131,837 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 17 Dec 2013 131,837 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Dec 2012 125,102 miles

play in windscreen wiper linkages

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

roughness and slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Dec 2011 117,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 117,441 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 117,330 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 4 Dec 2010 108,284 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 99,321 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside front wiper blade starting to smear screen

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 91,612 miles

Both front tires slightley perrished and off-side rear.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,057 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 80,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,831 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 65,825 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XBK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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