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BT02 YCF

2002 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,158 mi
Last recorded71,158 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 YCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,158 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 70,988 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,460 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,918 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,490 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perished. 195/60r15

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,684 miles

n/s/r tyre cuts

Pass 19 May 2009 36,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,888 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 32,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 30,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,927 miles

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

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 YCF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

BT02 YCF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is BT02 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 YCF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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