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BN02 XZE

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

58,450 mi
Last recorded58,450 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 XZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,450 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel filter insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2021 58,449 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel filter insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2020 57,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside steering rack slight leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,121 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 53,119 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,667 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 50,667 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,312 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 48,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,266 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,818 miles

n/s o/s front tyres sidewall damage

Fail 27 Feb 2014 43,818 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front tyres sidewall damage

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,041 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

battery loose

front amber running lights inop

o/s/f tyre cuts to inner side wall

side skirts fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2013 42,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

battery loose

front amber running lights inop

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s wipers smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre cuts to inner side wall

service light on

side skirts fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,674 miles

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

battery loose

front wipers slightly smearing

interior mirror slightly loose

Fail 21 Feb 2012 37,674 miles

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

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

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

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

battery loose

front wipers slightly smearing

interior mirror slightly loose

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,791 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,994 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 29,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,650 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 27,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,821 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,902 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 XZE is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BN02 XZE, 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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BN02 XZE is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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