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BK02 FDV

2002 Volvo V40

Beige Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,948 mi
Last recorded183,948 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 FDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 183,948 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 183,948 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 174,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2012 174,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 161,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 150,296 miles

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

front and rear discs worn and pads low

Fail 14 Oct 2010 150,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front and rear discs worn and pads low

Pass 14 Oct 2009 136,953 miles

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

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

battery in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2009 136,953 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

battery in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2008 120,519 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s lower skirt insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2008 120,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s lower skirt insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2007 92,035 miles

slightly nuneven braking o/s/f & n/s/f

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 FDV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BK02 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

BK02 FDV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is BK02 FDV safe to buy?

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