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BK02 VGE

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,082 mi
Last recorded148,082 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 148,082 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 148,076 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 131,965 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,124 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 118,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2018 104,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,866 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,433 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,336 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,996 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,448 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,361 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 29,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2007 25,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 19,640 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 VGE is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VGE, 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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BK02 VGE is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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