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YF02 JOU

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,846 mi
Last recorded129,846 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 JOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 129,846 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 23 May 2017 129,762 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 6 May 2016 114,983 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 110,681 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 110,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,311 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 106,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

isolated patches of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 15 May 2013 103,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

osf seatbelt fluffing on edges

Fail 14 May 2013 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

osf seatbelt fluffing on edges

Fail 16 May 2012 97,632 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 97,632 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 91,775 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 85,964 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 72,891 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 65,771 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 59,224 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,236 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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YF02 JOU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YF02 JOU, 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 YF02 JOU registered?

YF02 JOU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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