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BW02 BVK

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,967 mi
Last recorded116,967 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 BVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 116,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 116,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,163 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 110,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,987 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 109,064 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 105,954 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 102,144 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 102,115 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 99,073 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,577 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear reg plate marked slightly

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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BW02 BVK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BW02 BVK, 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 BW02 BVK registered?

BW02 BVK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is BW02 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 BVK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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