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BT02 KMY

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,340 mi
Last recorded102,340 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 KMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,340 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,177 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Aug 2014 97,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,879 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 77,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 72,427 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,427 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,442 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,173 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,506 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,163 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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BT02 KMY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT02 KMY, 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 BT02 KMY registered?

BT02 KMY is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is BT02 KMY safe to buy?

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