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YX02 WKG

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,768 mi
Last recorded152,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 WKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 152,768 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 152,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML light on

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 145,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,642 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/headlamp cracked

small crack on n/s of windscreen,not in field of vision

Fail 21 Mar 2012 127,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/headlamp cracked

small crack on n/s of windscreen,not in field of vision

Pass 5 Apr 2011 114,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2011 114,162 miles

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

Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f o/s/r tyres out of shape. rear suspension noisy in operation

Pass 26 Apr 2010 103,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid very dirty

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/r bumper light not working

o/s/f bumper light not working

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

play in n/s steering rack

play in n/s/f antiroll bar link rod

Fail 26 Apr 2010 103,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid very dirty

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/r bumper light not working

o/s/f bumper light not working

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

play in n/s steering rack

play in n/s/f antiroll bar link rod

Pass 24 Apr 2009 92,401 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts - Child seats fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,248 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 80,248 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 70,176 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 61,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 61,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 51,932 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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YX02 WKG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX02 WKG, 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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YX02 WKG is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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