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BK02 KXS

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,599 mi
Last recorded116,599 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,599 miles

footbrake pedal long travel

suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 19 Mar 2024 116,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN A RUSTY CONDITION

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 114,084 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust joints in a rusty condition

front hubs and calipers in a very rusty condition

front upper strut mounts rusty

rear brake disc shields corroded

rear calipers rusty

underside in a rusty condition

Fail 9 Mar 2023 114,024 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake disc shields corroded

brake calipers and hubs rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2022 112,433 miles

exhaust joints rusty

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,908 miles

all brake disc shields in a rusty condition

Pass 26 Mar 2020 109,673 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc shield corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,054 miles

all brake disc guards corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,017 miles

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

all brake disc guards corroded

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2018 103,457 miles

all suspension components in a rusty condition

long travel on handbrake

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,287 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear fuel pipe in a rusty condition

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,635 miles

o/s/r spring rusty condition

Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,258 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 85,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,860 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,742 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,742 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 59,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,655 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,983 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 36,983 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

bothfront tyres scrubbing on edges badly just within spek

front brake pads low

n/s/r brake disc lightly corroded and lipped

tracking suspected out

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,513 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 29,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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 KXS is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

BK02 KXS is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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