MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front spring close to body
Tyres of different sizes fitted on Front too Back axle
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
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
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)
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)
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)
exhaust system corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
offside rear tyre close to limit and perished
exhaust system corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
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
exhaust system corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
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
exhuast system corroded
front to rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded
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
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake discs corroded
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BV02 VAM is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2002.
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