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AY02 YAD

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 YAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 158,227 miles

Both front shock absorbers slight leak

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases light blow on exhaust. (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 155,383 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 155,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 144,562 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 143,666 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 143,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 138,908 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 138,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 May 2012 133,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 133,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 129,242 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 125,487 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 125,487 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 113,371 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 113,370 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 106,524 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge.

Pass 22 May 2007 98,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 88,566 miles

Service light on †Slight wear in rear track control arm bush rubbers

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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AY02 YAD is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY02 YAD, 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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AY02 YAD is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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