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YX52 LXW

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

168,714 mi
Last recorded168,714 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 LXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 168,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 168,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 164,742 miles

wiper mechanism worn and noisy

Fail 18 Sep 2023 164,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wiper mechanism worn and noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2022 145,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 134,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,777 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 126,764 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 123,613 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 118,448 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 105,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,568 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,058 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 94,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,600 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 82,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,792 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 71,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,744 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 40,744 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 31,621 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 LXW is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LXW, 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 YX52 LXW registered?

YX52 LXW is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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