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BW02 KRK

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,316 mi
Last recorded141,316 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 KRK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 141,316 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very poor condition advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all suspension rubber components perished

fuel cap seal very poor condition advise replacement

Pass 18 Jul 2019 136,143 miles

rear trailing arm bushes worn and splitting

Pass 16 Jul 2018 128,858 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 17 Jul 2017 123,153 miles

blow on exhuast on joints

front brake imbalance o/s lower

front brake pads worn low

fuel cap seal poor condition advise new

Fail 17 Jul 2017 123,153 miles

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

blow on exhuast on joints

front brake imbalance o/s lower

front brake pads worn low

fuel cap seal poor condition advise new

Pass 16 Jul 2016 116,674 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres devoid on edges to limits

exhaust blow to limits at rear box

n/s handbrake on performance limits and binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2016 116,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front and n/s/r tyres devoid on edges to limits

exhaust blow to limits at rear box

n/s handbrake on performance limits and binding slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2015 109,775 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 109,775 miles

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,551 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall to cords (not more than 25mm)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode around fuel tank

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,858 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 94,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

part of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,007 miles

both number plate lights dim

Fail 19 Jul 2011 74,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both number plate lights dim

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,895 miles

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

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 17 Jul 2009 52,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,457 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 44,456 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 33,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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 KRK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KRK, 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 KRK registered?

BW02 KRK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BW02 KRK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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