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YF52 TXB

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,460 mi
Last recorded125,460 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 TXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 125,460 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 125,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 117,945 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear door damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 117,945 miles

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

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

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

near side rear door damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,821 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 111,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,085 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 106,085 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 101,840 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 101,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 89,708 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 89,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 TXB is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TXB, 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 YF52 TXB registered?

YF52 TXB is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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