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BP02 SKX

2002 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,292 mi
Last recorded152,292 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 SKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 152,292 miles

ns/os rear suspension arm bushes perishing

ns/os rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2018 151,317 miles

ns/os front ball joint dust covers slightly perishing

ns/os rear top suspension arm bushes slightly perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2018 151,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ns/os front ball joint dust covers slightly perishing

ns/os rear top suspension arm bushes slightly perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,406 miles

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 141,088 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 126,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,191 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 114,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,738 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 101,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,187 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,090 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,239 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,239 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,250 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 42,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,762 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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BP02 SKX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BP02 SKX, 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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BP02 SKX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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