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BG02 FWZ

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,062 mi
Last recorded107,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 107,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,144 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 104,144 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,479 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 98,530 miles

front brake readings fluctuating

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,738 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 78,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 73,390 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 68,146 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,594 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 48,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,225 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 FWZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FWZ, 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 FWZ registered?

BG02 FWZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is BG02 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 FWZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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