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BG02 VCM

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,093 mi
Last recorded190,093 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 190,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 167,537 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 162,698 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 156,926 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 142,345 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

offside rear tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 111,528 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 88,618 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 88,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 73,505 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 VCM is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

BG02 VCM is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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