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YX52 RHU

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

136,479 mi
Last recorded136,479 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 RHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 136,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator and wiper stalks loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 136,469 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecurely clipped on inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 136,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 129,909 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 120,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 111,087 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 97,333 miles

under body components rubbers and brake and fuel pipes all heavily wax oiled and greased

Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,991 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,290 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,581 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 66,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,494 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 57,659 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,034 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 442,775 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 34,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,349 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 RHU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

YX52 RHU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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