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YX52 SXT

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,904 mi
Last recorded116,904 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 SXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 116,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake back plate corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 12 May 2015 105,766 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 93,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 13 May 2014 93,723 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 13 May 2013 81,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front brake pads worn

Grease around O/S Outer C.V. Boot

O/S Handbrake effort lower than N/S

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 11 May 2012 71,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s hand brake cable sticking

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,109 miles

Comment near side front brake disc worn.

Comment off side front brake disc worn.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,153 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,295 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,184 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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YX52 SXT is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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