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YH02 YMS

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,579 mi
Last recorded199,579 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 YMS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 199,579 miles

brake disc back plates corroding

corrosion to rear brake discs

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jun 2025 199,575 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake disc back plates corroding

corrosion to rear brake discs

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2024 195,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear outer edge and bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear lower engine mount starting to deteriorate

some corrosion to offside rear sill

some movement/wear to offside front suspension top mount bush

Pass 6 Jun 2023 186,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

slight wear/movement to both front suspension top mounts

surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Fail 5 Jun 2023 186,478 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both rear upper control arms inner bushes deteriorating

slight wear/movement to both front suspension top mounts

surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2022 177,072 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front lower ball joint rubber boot perishing

offside rear upper control arm inner bush deteriorating

surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Fail 27 Jun 2022 177,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower ball joint rubber boots perishing

offside rear upper control arm inner bush deteriorating

surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 17 Jun 2021 163,683 miles

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

both front lower ball joint rubber boots deteriorating

both rear upper control arms inner bushes deteriorating

front lower engine mount deteriorating/weakening

fuel cap seal deteriorating

nearside front outer cv boot starting top perish

offside front track rod end rubber boot deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

some corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis

Pass 16 Jun 2020 158,227 miles

both front tyres approaching limit + bold/worn edges - recommend replace

cracking to fuel cap seal

o/s inner driveshaft boot cracking/weak

rear number plate deteriorating

some corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

some corrosion/wear to brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2019 145,639 miles

corrosion/wear to rear brake discs

cracking to fuel cap seal

exhaust silencer corroded + rear flange corroded-looking weak

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot perishing

rear number plate delaminating

some corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 19 Jun 2018 129,929 miles

exhaust centre silencer and rear flange corroding

perishing to n/s/r tyre + cut in tread

some splitting to front lower engine mount

Pass 31 May 2017 113,266 miles

slight delaminating to rear number plate

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,076 miles

cracking to fuel cap seal

slight delaminating to rear number plate

Fail 7 Jun 2016 101,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear inner side lights not working

cracking to fuel cap seal

n/s/f outer driveshaft boot splitting/weak

o/s side repeater fading colour

rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weak

separating to both rear lower control arm outer bushes

separating to both rear lower main suspension arm bushes

slight delaminating to rear number plate

some corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

some marker lights not working

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 89,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,531 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,595 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 59,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,575 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 50,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 43,133 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,699 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 119,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,356 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 20,311 miles

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

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

nail in f/n/s tyre.

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 YMS is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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