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YX52 OFG

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,945 mi
Last recorded127,945 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 127,945 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,766 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 111,682 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,682 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

adv exhaust front box

Fail 18 Jul 2012 101,417 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

adv exhaust front box

Pass 30 Jul 2011 93,317 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 93,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,633 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 68,633 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front wiper blades poor Rear blade poor

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,570 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2008 55,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,224 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 47,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,129 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 33,961 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 OFG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

YX52 OFG is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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