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YF51 GOU

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,706 mi
Last recorded111,706 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 GOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 111,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,403 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,729 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket split

Fail 24 Jan 2018 100,570 miles

front brake application uneven Nearside 300Kg. Offside 150Kg. (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket split

Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,495 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,088 miles

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

nearside rear coach light inoperative

Fail 16 Jan 2015 81,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear coach light inoperative

Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,413 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 77,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,590 miles

nearside rear brake binding heavily

Fail 15 Jan 2013 75,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear brake binding heavily

Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,609 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 72,609 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,032 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,543 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,589 miles

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

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

nearside rear coach light inoperative

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,905 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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YF51 GOU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF51 GOU, 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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YF51 GOU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YF51 GOU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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