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BT02 OSY

2002 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,096 mi
Last recorded153,096 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 OSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 153,096 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 153,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 140,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 127,637 miles

front anti roll bar link boots slightly deteriorated-n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge-handbrake cable corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 127,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front anti roll bar link boots slightly deteriorated-n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge-handbrake cable corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 122,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 117,471 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 106,896 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 106,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 103,804 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 101,331 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 98,404 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 94,078 miles

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

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

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

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 OSY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT02 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

BT02 OSY is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is BT02 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 OSY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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