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YX52 HMZ

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,432 mi
Last recorded109,432 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 HMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2012 109,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 109,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,258 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 97,205 miles

front brake disks worn

Fail 13 Oct 2010 97,205 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake disks worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,052 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 84,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,604 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 71,604 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,781 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,267 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 43,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,861 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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YX52 HMZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX52 HMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX52 HMZ registered?

YX52 HMZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is YX52 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX52 HMZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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