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YF52 CRX

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,319 mi
Last recorded142,319 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 CRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 142,319 miles

inner rack ends slight play

o/s/f tyre worn

oil leak

power steering rack ends

Pass 6 Mar 2015 133,942 miles

Front ball joints loose in lower arms but secured with a circlip

Nearside outer drive shaft gaiter a little loose

Slight judder nearside front brake

Fail 4 Mar 2015 133,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front ball joints loose in lower arms but secured with a circlip

Nearside outer drive shaft gaiter a little loose

Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,862 miles

Exhaust tailbox joint looks crusty

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front seat belt webbing scuffed

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter a little loose

Rear brake pipes starting to cortrode in places suspect especially around fuel tank

Fail 4 Mar 2014 123,862 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust tailbox joint looks crusty

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front seat belt webbing scuffed

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter a little loose

Rear brake pipes starting to cortrode in places suspect especially around fuel tank

Pass 6 Feb 2013 119,880 miles

Exhaust tailbox joint corroded and has a little smear of paste around it

Front parking lights starting to get a little dim

Nearside front lower ball joint is a little loose where pressed into control arm

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter oozing a little grease

Some judder on offside rear brake nearing maximum limit

Fail 6 Feb 2013 119,880 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust tailbox joint corroded and has a little smear of paste around it

Front parking lights starting to get a little dim

Nearside front lower ball joint is a little loose where pressed into control arm

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter oozing a little grease

Some judder on offside rear brake nearing maximum limit

Pass 6 Feb 2012 114,590 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 114,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 105,788 miles

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

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

Some wear in offside outer drive shaft joint, suspect joint has water in it through gaiter being insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2010 105,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Some wear in offside outer drive shaft joint, suspect joint has water in it through gaiter being insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2009 92,712 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 92,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 84,587 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 84,587 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,210 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 72,511 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 70,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 70,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YF52 CRX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YF52 CRX, 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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YF52 CRX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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