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AE02 YPK

2002 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

227,486 mi
Last recorded227,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 YPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 227,486 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

steering rack inner joints slight movement

Fail 27 Jan 2016 227,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

steering rack inner joints slight movement

Pass 2 Dec 2014 218,751 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 206,305 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 196,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 187,407 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 178,235 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 148,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 123,881 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 123,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 167,127 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 114,762 miles

front pads wearing thin

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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AE02 YPK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE02 YPK, 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 AE02 YPK registered?

AE02 YPK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is AE02 YPK safe to buy?

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