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YH52 KVV

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,424 mi
Last recorded150,424 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 KVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 150,424 miles

both front indicators incluudingwing repeaters slightly white

both head lights dim

off side front tyre bold on inner edge and close to canvas

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and very close to canvas

slight corrosion on rear section back to front brake pipe to off side rear flexi hose

Fail 9 Nov 2011 150,399 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front indicators incluudingwing repeaters slightly white

both head lights dim

off side front tyre bold on inner edge and close to canvas

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and very close to canvas

Pass 11 Nov 2010 115,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 115,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 105,415 miles

play in near side rear tie bar

slight play in near side wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 99,046 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 98,212 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 97,816 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 97,816 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 97,706 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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YH52 KVV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH52 KVV, 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 YH52 KVV registered?

YH52 KVV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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