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YX52 RGY

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,075 mi
Last recorded183,075 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 183,075 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 183,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 165,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 149,315 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 149,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,284 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 130,256 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 114,021 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 106,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 106,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2009 95,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2008 79,484 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 69,311 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 69,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,916 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 RGY 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 58.8%.

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 RGY, 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

How do I check the history of YX52 RGY?

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What year was YX52 RGY registered?

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

Is YX52 RGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX52 RGY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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