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DA02 BGK

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,543 mi
Last recorded101,543 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 BGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 101,543 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2025 99,751 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 99,751 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 91,394 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 86,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2018 86,622 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,751 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 81,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,138 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 79,137 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,078 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 73,077 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,736 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,646 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 68,646 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,722 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,053 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,294 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 58,166 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 54,222 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 54,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DA02 BGK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA02 BGK, 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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DA02 BGK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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