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BK02 KYR

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,573 mi
Last recorded158,573 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 158,573 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 158,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 147,629 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear joint.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 146,759 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust corroded at rear joint.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

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

Offside 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 3 Sep 2012 130,568 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 130,568 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 111,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 100,051 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 93,413 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 84,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 74,476 miles

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

n/s/r tyre misshapen

Pass 30 Sep 2006 68,288 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 68,076 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 61,208 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 KYR is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KYR, 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 KYR registered?

BK02 KYR is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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