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AO02 WYY

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 WYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 71,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x16 87v (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,158 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 62,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low both aims (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,084 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 45,470 miles

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

oversills fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,470 miles

oversills fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,425 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,290 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,726 miles

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

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

nearside rear toe-in control arm bush perished

nearside rear upper control arm bush perished

offside rear toe-in control arm bush perished

offside rear upper control arm bush perished

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,260 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,154 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,619 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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AO02 WYY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO02 WYY, 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 AO02 WYY registered?

AO02 WYY is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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