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BV02 UUX

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,239 mi
Last recorded187,239 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 UUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 187,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear suspension stabiliser (rubber bush) starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 187,238 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear suspension stabiliser (rubber bush) starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 176,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 176,294 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 170,730 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 170,683 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 166,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 162,648 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 162,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 157,649 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 151,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 151,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 144,816 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 144,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Feb 2011 137,115 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 137,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 128,235 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 128,233 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 114,586 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 102,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 93,861 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 83,882 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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BV02 UUX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BV02 UUX, 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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BV02 UUX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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