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YB51 XOA

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,489 mi
Last recorded185,489 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 XOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 185,489 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 185,479 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 181,084 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 181,084 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 178,678 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 178,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 174,179 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 162,639 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2010 162,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front number plate cracked

front o/s indicator lamp secured with tape

Pass 23 Feb 2009 154,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 141,159 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 141,159 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 129,823 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 123,128 miles

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

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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YB51 XOA is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YB51 XOA, 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 YB51 XOA registered?

YB51 XOA is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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