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YG52 XPE

2002 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,093 mi
Last recorded232,093 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 XPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2016 232,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 221,349 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 221,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 286,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 195,136 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 195,086 miles

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

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

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

Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 180,320 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 165,819 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 165,819 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 153,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 153,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 127,663 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 127,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1,Offside rear inner position lamp not working.

2,Offside front brake disc scored.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 108,786 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 104,604 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

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

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

O/S/F Foglight damaged.

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 104,604 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

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

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

O/S/F Foglight damaged.

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,140 miles

front brakes discs worn

Fail 5 Sep 2008 80,127 miles

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

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

front brakes discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,784 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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YG52 XPE is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG52 XPE, 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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YG52 XPE is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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