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YH52 LVE

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,710 mi
Last recorded97,710 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 LVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,710 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,105 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,995 miles

Centre ehaust blow

Centre exhaust badly corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside offside front disc corroded on inner face

Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,995 miles

Centre ehaust blow

Centre exhaust badly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside offside front disc corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,333 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,272 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,810 miles

all back plates corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 54,810 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all back plates corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,604 miles

all discs corroded front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion front wipers perished

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,554 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,508 miles

front discs lipped /

Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,508 miles

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

front discs lipped /

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,197 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 45,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,203 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,355 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 LVE is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

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

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