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YA02 GJW

2002 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,922 mi
Last recorded150,922 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 GJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 150,922 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 150,922 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 137,184 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 137,184 miles

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

Front side lights/headlights crisp blue in colour

Hazard switch slightly sticky in operation

OSF tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 128,030 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 127,993 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 121,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 117,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 108,079 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 108,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 99,278 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 90,446 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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YA02 GJW is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA02 GJW, 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 YA02 GJW registered?

YA02 GJW is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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