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YH02 CZV

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

240,959 mi
Last recorded240,959 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 CZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 240,959 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 230,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Top Mount Bearing Rough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 230,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear panels behind Bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Top Mount Bearing Rough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 228,633 miles

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

Offside Front Top strut bearing rough

Fail 24 Mar 2021 228,633 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panel behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Top strut bearing rough

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 227,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2019 219,933 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 207,283 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2017 194,371 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2016 180,683 miles

front exhaust flexi worn

oil leak

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2015 167,478 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

front exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2015 167,478 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2014 161,136 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 161,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 153,362 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 153,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 143,769 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 143,763 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 133,975 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 133,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 127,642 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 127,642 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 124,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 118,537 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 118,491 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake slight binding and noisy

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 112,006 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 112,006 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 111,994 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 105,218 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 105,218 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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YH02 CZV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YH02 CZV, 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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YH02 CZV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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