MOT Status
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126,187 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating
both front ball joint rubbers splitting
corrosion to rear brake discs and brake pads low
front shocker top mountings worn off centre
n/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall
o/s/f indicator cracked/condensation in lamp
o/s/r lower control arm bushes worn/separating
rear exhaust flange heavily corroded + silencers corroding
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both front ball joint rubbers splitting
corrosion to rear brake discs and brake pads low
front shocker top mountings worn off centre
n/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall
o/s/f indicator cracked/condensation in lamp
o/s/r lower control arm bushes worn/separating
rear exhaust flange heavily corroded + silencers corroding
cracking to fuel cap seal
damage to o/s/f seat belt edge
exhaust centre silencer and rear flange corroded
front ball joint rubber perishing/splitting
front brake discs worn
rear brake pads getting low and rear brake discs corroded
wear to front shock absorbers top mounts
windscreen chipped
both front ball joints rubbers perishing/splitting
corrosion to front cross member
cracking to fuel cap seal - recommend replace
front brake discs worn
o/s/f inner brake pads getting low?
rear brake discs corroded - o/s/r brake pads getting low
rear exhaust flange corroded
some cracking in o/s/r tyre tread
some damage to o/s/f seat belt
some wear/movement in both front shocker top mountings
splitting to front engine mounting
wear/separating to o/s/r lower control arm bushes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
both front ball joints rubbers perishing/splitting
corrosion to front cross member
cracking to fuel cap seal - recommend replace
front brake discs worn
o/s/f inner brake pads getting low?
rear brake discs corroded - o/s/r brake pads getting low
rear exhaust flange corroded
some cracking in o/s/r tyre tread
some damage to o/s/f seat belt
some wear/movement in both front shocker top mountings
splitting to front engine mounting
wear/separating to o/s/r lower control arm bushes
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm left on pad lining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust flange corroded
front brake discs pitted on inside edge
both front ball joint rubber splitting
cracking to fuel cap seal
exhaust mid section and rear flange corroded
front brake discs corroded/worn and getting thin
perishing in o/s/r tyre tread
some corrosion to rear brake discs
cracking to fuel cap seal
front brake discs worn/getting thin
n/s/r outer side light not working
perishing to front ball joint rubbers
some wear/movement in both front shocker top mounts
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
cracking to fuel cap seal
front brake discs worn/getting thin
n/s/r outer side light not working
perishing to front ball joint rubbers
some wear/movement in both front shocker top mounts
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front ball joint rubber boots deteriorating
both front bumper marker lamps not working
corrosion/wear to both rear discs
front lower engine mount bush splitting
some fluctuation to nearside front foot brake
windscreen chipped
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front ball joint rubber boots deteriorating
both front bumper marker lamps not working
corrosion/wear to both rear discs
front lower engine mount bush splitting
some fluctuation to nearside front foot brake
windscreen chipped
Central Rear exhaust joints deteriorating
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front lower ball joint cover perished
Offside Front lower ball joint cover perished
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV02 VBK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 BV02 VBK, 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 VBK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2002.
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