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BN02 XZS

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

196,789 mi
Last recorded196,789 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 XZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2016 196,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine (heavy)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 189,827 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 189,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2014 178,775 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 178,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 174,596 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 174,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 170,729 miles

Crack in N/S lower corner of windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2012 170,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Crack in N/S lower corner of windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2011 159,149 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 159,149 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2010 143,406 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 143,406 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Part of N/S/R lamp not working

Pass 1 Jun 2009 125,402 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 125,379 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 108,821 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 87,232 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 87,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 70,135 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 XZS is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

BN02 XZS is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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