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BT02 MWA

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,034 mi
Last recorded72,034 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 MWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,286 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 62,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,625 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 59,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

srs air bag light on dash

Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,261 miles

srs air bag light on dash

Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,769 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 54,693 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,700 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 50,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hazard switch maybe faulty

Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,917 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 44,917 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 28,936 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 MWA is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc 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 MWA, 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 MWA registered?

BT02 MWA is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is BT02 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 MWA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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