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BK02 FDD

2002 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,572 mi
Last recorded101,572 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 FDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 101,572 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just meeting pass standard.

Offside rear handbrake caliper lever not fully returning.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 101,572 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,338 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 82,991 miles

o/s/f brakehose clip fitted wrong.

o/s/r caliper handbrake leaver out of ajustment

Pass 7 May 2011 69,164 miles

corrosion front brake discs

Fail 7 May 2011 69,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion front brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,148 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 69,148 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,833 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,183 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,690 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
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BK02 FDD is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK02 FDD, 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 BK02 FDD registered?

BK02 FDD is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is BK02 FDD safe to buy?

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