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BN02 TEJ

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,240 mi
Last recorded145,240 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 TEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 145,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 142,424 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 133,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 124,032 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 124,032 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 104,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,846 miles

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENBSION ARMS.O/S/R+N/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH POOR CONDITION.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 100,846 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENBSION ARMS.O/S/R+N/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH POOR CONDITION.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 21 May 2012 92,567 miles

CORROSION MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.DAMAGE O/S CHASSIS MEMBER.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.EMISSIINS HIGH.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2012 92,567 miles

CORROSION MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.DAMAGE O/S CHASSIS MEMBER.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.EMISSIINS HIGH.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,250 miles

R INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/R DAY RUNNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE.N/S/R PAD VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 84,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

R INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/R DAY RUNNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE.N/S/R PAD VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,669 miles

O/S CHASSIS RAIL DAMAGED.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.O/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE/DAMAGED.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 77,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S CHASSIS RAIL DAMAGED.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.O/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE/DAMAGED.

Pass 21 May 2009 70,744 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY MISC F SUSPENSION COMPONENTS/STEERING.

Fail 20 May 2009 70,744 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY MISC F SUSPENSION COMPONENTS/STEERING.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,296 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 54,109 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,919 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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BN02 TEJ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN02 TEJ, 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 BN02 TEJ registered?

BN02 TEJ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is BN02 TEJ safe to buy?

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