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YA02 GKG

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,664 mi
Last recorded72,664 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 GKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 72,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front orange marker lamp out

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both underside box sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no engine coolant visible

Fail 19 Dec 2022 72,664 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front orange marker lamp out

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both underside box sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no engine coolant visible

Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 61,321 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 61,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

signs of corrosion on all suspension components & vehicle underside

Fail 11 Jul 2018 56,219 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

signs of corrosion on all suspension components & vehicle underside

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,831 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber controll arms (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

signs of corrosion on vehicle structure

Fail 6 Jul 2017 54,831 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber controll arms (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

signs of corrosion on vehicle structure

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,044 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 52,040 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,366 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 48,366 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,064 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 45,064 miles

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

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

offside front pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,698 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,186 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking up

Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,772 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,075 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,646 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,170 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 10,502 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 GKG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YA02 GKG, 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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YA02 GKG is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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