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YG02 OCA

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,107 mi
Last recorded154,107 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 OCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 154,107 miles

front number plate slightly deterioated

front tyres on 2-3mm

fuel lines and fuel filter corroded slightly

handbrake travel getting high

nearside front fog lamp not working

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight condensation on offside front indicator lense

slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 153,431 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

condenation on offside front indictor lense

front and rear suspension corroded slightly

front number plate slightly deterioated

front tyres on 2-3mm

fuel lines and fuel filter corroded slightly

hand brake travel getting high

nearside front fog light not working

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 138,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

slight tear at o/side wiper blade

Fail 8 Mar 2012 138,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

slight tear at o/side wiper blade

Pass 10 Mar 2011 125,889 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 125,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 110,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 97,253 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 97,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,431 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 83,431 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,867 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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YG02 OCA is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG02 OCA, 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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YG02 OCA is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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