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BG02 FXD

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,297 mi
Last recorded105,297 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 105,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed NS/OS Front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded within 30cm of control arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS Rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Rear upper inner arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working Wiper arm insecure from spindle (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed NS/OS Front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded within 30cm of control arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS Rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Rear upper inner arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 104,016 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 104,016 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 102,011 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 102,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noise in mounting area. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front cracked indicator lens.

reverse lamps not working.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,788 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,811 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,490 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,055 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,671 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,784 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,607 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,266 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 24,452 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,030 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 FXD is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

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

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