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BJ02 EHZ

2002 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,856 mi
Last recorded157,856 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 EHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 157,856 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 157,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 157,823 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel lines very rotten (7.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing one nut from each wheel missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 3 Dec 2013 156,408 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 156,391 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

INTERIOR MIRROR CRACK

Pass 4 Sep 2012 147,835 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 3 Sep 2012 147,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 3 Aug 2011 137,658 miles

CHIP N/S SCREEN

INTERIORER MIRROR CKACK

Fail 21 Jul 2011 137,649 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

CHIP N/S SCREEN

FRONT AND REAR DISC WORN

INTERIORER MIRROR CKACK

Pass 14 Jul 2010 127,062 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC LIPP

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

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)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 109,099 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,990 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 74,173 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,110 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 38,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BJ02 EHZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ02 EHZ, 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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BJ02 EHZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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