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DE02 YBO

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,902 mi
Last recorded83,902 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 YBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 83,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 82,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,340 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,498 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 49,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 48,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 46,824 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 44,242 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 44,242 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 40,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 31,383 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,700 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,414 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 YBO is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YBO, 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 DE02 YBO registered?

DE02 YBO is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is DE02 YBO safe to buy?

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