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BJ02 EJA

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,543 mi
Last recorded117,543 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 EJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 117,543 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 117,543 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 111,513 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 107,075 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 101,362 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

SRS light on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 90,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear disc's excessively scored & pitted. N/s/f front headlamp wiper stuck in middle of headlamp.Front number plate starting to delaminate.N/s/r tyre close to legal limit.Exhaust system corrdoded on rear joint. Rear suspension control arm bushes worn.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 90,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear disc's excessively scored & pitted. N/s/f front headlamp wiper stuck in middle of headlamp.Front number plate starting to delaminate.N/s/r tyre close to legal limit.Exhaust system corrdoded on rear joint. Rear suspension control arm bushes worn.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 83,621 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,678 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 75,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,731 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 63,956 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside headlamp lense cracked (not affecting beam image)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,956 miles

nearside headlamp lense cracked (not affecting beam image)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,457 miles

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

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

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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 EJA is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ02 EJA, 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 BJ02 EJA registered?

BJ02 EJA is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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