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BJ02 EOD

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,223 mi
Last recorded129,223 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 EOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,223 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 129,222 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 124,343 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 120,076 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 120,076 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 120,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre tread depth low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 114,478 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 114,448 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 99,290 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside front seat belt in poor condtion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 99,290 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front seat belt in poor condtion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,388 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 88,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 78,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp beam images poor

service lamp on

Fail 12 Oct 2009 78,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp beam images poor

service lamp on

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,796 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 71,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,020 miles

front pads and discs worn too limit

managment light on and miss fire

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

tested on gas

Fail 2 Oct 2007 65,020 miles

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

front pads and discs worn too limit

managment light on and miss fire

nearside wiper spliting

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,086 miles

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

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

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 EOD is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EOD, 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 EOD is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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