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Y76 HPC

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,446 mi
Last recorded130,446 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 HPC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 130,446 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 127,570 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,269 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 116,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 116,840 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 111,922 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 111,922 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working IN THE BUMPER (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,436 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 103,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 100,422 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 100,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,729 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 97,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,679 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 87,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,005 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,299 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Both Side Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracked..

Near Side Front Tyre Outer Wall Cracked..

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,892 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 69,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,386 miles

Both rear tyre aged 195/60R15 88v

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 64,384 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyre aged 195/60R15 88v

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,622 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,622 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,213 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 33,018 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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Y76 HPC is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y76 HPC, 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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Y76 HPC is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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