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BV02 VVF

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

174,156 mi
Last recorded174,156 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 174,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread and cracking in tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 174,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread and cracking in tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 174,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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 29 Mar 2021 167,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake backing plates deteriorated

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside rear fuel filter cable tied slightly loose

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective has been wired up secure (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner wing panels corroded

hand brake lever high

tow bar removed

Fail 29 Mar 2021 167,157 miles

Central Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake backing plates deteriorated

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside rear fuel filter cable tied slightly loose

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective has been wired up secure (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner wing panels corroded

hand brake lever high

Fail 16 Mar 2021 167,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake disc back plate n/s very corroded o/s missing

Front fog lamp o/s damaged and not working

Fuel filter secured with cable ties and loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake o/s/r may require attention (performance)

Rear exhaust box wire used for mount

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r brake disc heavily scored

Pass 19 Mar 2020 162,932 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 162,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 162,917 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FLOOR & CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKED & PERISHED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high RECTIFIED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

O/S PARKING BRAKE READING VERY LOW & LIMIT ONLY JUST MET (18%)

O/S WIPER ARM HAS PLAY IN SPINDLE, FOULING BONNET WHEN OPENING & CLOSING

O/S/F FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE

O/S/R BRAKE DISC EXTREMELY SCORED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high RECTIFIED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 156,309 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 156,309 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 148,644 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 148,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 141,054 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 141,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 132,403 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 132,403 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,994 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 123,994 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 115,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 107,389 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 107,389 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 105,743 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 105,743 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,229 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 93,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,952 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 62,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,172 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 VVF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 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 VVF, 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 VVF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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