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BG02 FWO

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,155 mi
Last recorded134,155 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 134,155 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 134,155 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 126,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 115,437 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,040 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 107,034 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 100,425 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,429 miles

rear brake disc rusty

slight play off side front antiroll bar drop link

Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,474 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 84,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,422 miles

rear link rod bushes worn

Pass 1 May 2007 65,341 miles

flexi hose metal ends rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,328 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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BG02 FWO is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BG02 FWO, 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 BG02 FWO registered?

BG02 FWO is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is BG02 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 FWO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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