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CF02 BCV

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,192 mi
Last recorded109,192 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 BCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,192 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

slight play rack inner joints

Pass 9 Apr 2018 106,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Apr 2018 106,466 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,878 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 103,814 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside screen damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door handle damaged but can still open from outside

Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,297 miles

o/s/f door outer handle harf missing /still works

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,830 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 89,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,465 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,826 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 8 Jul 2010 74,815 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,044 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,074 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,966 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,828 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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CF02 BCV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CF02 BCV, 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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CF02 BCV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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