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BK02 KYB

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,889 mi
Last recorded198,889 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 198,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 191,764 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 180,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 170,379 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 170,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 160,976 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 151,258 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 151,258 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2012 130,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 129,900 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 129,900 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 118,787 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 110,092 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 101,461 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 86,896 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 86,876 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KYB is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KYB, 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 KYB registered?

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

Is BK02 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 KYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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