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YF51 XFS

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,746 mi
Last recorded163,746 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 XFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 163,746 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 162,080 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 162,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 160,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 158,472 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 158,472 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 156,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 153,850 miles

knocking noises from front when driving - cannot identify using mot procedures

Pass 17 Aug 2020 152,178 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 149,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 146,885 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 146,882 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 144,394 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 144,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 142,858 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 142,857 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2015 139,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 139,994 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 137,398 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 137,397 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 132,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 128,356 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 124,158 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 116,531 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 116,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 105,640 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 101,975 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 101,975 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 98,602 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 98,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 95,194 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 95,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 84,418 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 XFS is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF51 XFS, 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 XFS is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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