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DE02 YBK

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,723 mi
Last recorded147,723 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 YBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 147,723 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Joint, Corroded And Weak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 143,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 134,982 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 134,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 125,969 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 119,678 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 119,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge with a screw sticking out (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 112,188 miles

exhaust joint to rear box corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 102,071 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 102,071 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 92,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 86,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 80,106 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 May 2010 70,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 62,103 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 62,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 54,866 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 54,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2007 42,626 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 42,626 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 29,847 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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DE02 YBK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE02 YBK, 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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DE02 YBK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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