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YC52 FJF

2002 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,653 mi
Last recorded171,653 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 FJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 171,653 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

battery slightly inscure

engine bay cover

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

park brake test only just passed

Fail 7 Oct 2015 171,653 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery slightly inscure

engine bay cover

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

park brake test only just passed

Pass 14 Oct 2014 164,417 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r brake disc back plate corroded + o/s/r missing

o/s/f wiper arm worn slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2013 159,314 miles

rear bumper support corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 159,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear bumper support corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 152,556 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 152,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 145,709 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 145,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 132,122 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 132,122 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 121,543 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 121,419 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 104,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 87,908 miles

bonnet safety catch inop.

Fail 28 Sep 2007 87,908 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet safety catch inop.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,955 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 74,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YC52 FJF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YC52 FJF, 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 YC52 FJF registered?

YC52 FJF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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