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BJ02 YFA

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

237,716 mi
Last recorded237,716 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 237,716 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 237,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn support bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 229,593 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside washer jet insecure

wear to brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Fail 27 Sep 2017 229,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside washer jet insecure

wear to brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Pass 24 Oct 2016 216,729 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

wear to clutch and brake pedal rubbers

Fail 15 Oct 2016 216,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

wear to clutch and brake pedal rubbers

Pass 6 Oct 2015 205,282 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 3 Oct 2015 205,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 Sep 2014 191,689 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r tyre wearingon onner egde

Fail 25 Sep 2014 191,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r tyre wearingon onner egde

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 176,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 176,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 155,331 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perhising on inner wall

Fail 21 Sep 2012 154,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perhising on inner wall

Pass 3 Oct 2011 142,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 135,183 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc corrode pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 133,845 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 133,640 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 126,566 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 126,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 100,824 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 100,824 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 78,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 63,288 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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BJ02 YFA is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YFA, 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 YFA is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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