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BJ02 YEX

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,845 mi
Last recorded142,845 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 142,845 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area could not inspect properly due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers present could not carry out a full inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2024 142,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area could not inspect properly due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front headlight aim adjusters not working on headlight

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers present could not carry out a full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2023 140,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all engine covetrs/undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection to be done

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,826 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY & COVER SILLS FITTED

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 132,826 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY & COVER SILLS FITTED

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 125,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,583 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in top bush

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in top bush

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Wiper blade smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 122,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in top bush

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in top bush

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Wiper blade smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,752 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,055 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 104,053 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 98,121 miles

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Fail 7 Jan 2015 98,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,395 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 85,291 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 79,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 72,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,115 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 67,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 61,210 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,209 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,356 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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BJ02 YEX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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