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BV02 VBK

2002 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,187 mi
Last recorded126,187 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 126,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 126,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 125,369 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 125,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 124,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,038 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 124,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 122,905 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,926 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 119,926 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 118,142 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 118,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,339 miles

Central Rear exhaust joints deteriorating

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 114,172 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint cover perished

Offside Front lower ball joint cover perished

Pass 6 Jun 2015 109,814 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,351 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,490 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,629 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,990 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 83,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 83,458 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,732 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 53,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,531 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 41,530 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2006 30,601 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 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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