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BV02 VAM

2002 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,301 mi
Last recorded144,301 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 144,301 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 143,272 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 139,225 miles

Offside Front spring close to body

Tyres of different sizes fitted on Front too Back axle

Fail 10 Aug 2018 139,225 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front spring close to body

Pass 5 Aug 2017 136,167 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 136,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2016 134,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 128,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 128,184 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 118,989 miles

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 112,281 miles

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 112,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,850 miles

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 100,600 miles

exhuast rear flange corroded

front wiper arms worn

fuel tank straps corroded

near side rear brake disics showing signs of over heating

near side rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,001 miles

exhuast system corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 27 May 2010 94,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhuast system corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 88,855 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2009

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 83,933 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2007 75,585 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 68,914 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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BV02 VAM is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BV02 VAM, 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 BV02 VAM registered?

BV02 VAM is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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