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YX52 KVM

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,722 mi
Last recorded139,722 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 KVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 139,722 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 139,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 132,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 132,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear offside and nearside tyre walls perished

Fail 11 Dec 2017 119,924 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear offside and nearside tyre walls perished

Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,931 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine light on

Fail 12 Dec 2016 110,926 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,563 miles

E M L on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

child seats fitted

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2015 102,563 miles

E M L on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seats fitted

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 98,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box & centre box rubber mountings splitting

Pass 21 Nov 2014 98,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box & centre box rubber mountings splitting

Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,166 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,961 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 87,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,624 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,649 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,046 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,331 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,366 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,864 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,311 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 KVM is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YX52 KVM, 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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YX52 KVM is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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