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YX02 XRB

2002 Volvo V40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,787 mi
Last recorded127,787 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 XRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,787 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,644 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front and rear tyres worn to edges

rear brake pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 111,052 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,949 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight corrosion to underbody

slight deterioration to both sides rear arm bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2014 102,042 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 102,041 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,611 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight brake pipe corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,924 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight brake bind on N/S/R brake

Fail 28 Mar 2011 75,924 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight brake bind on N/S/R brake

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,853 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,407 miles

Oil leak

both rear discs corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,409 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,924 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 XRB is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YX02 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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