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YX52 UKT

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,608 mi
Last recorded134,608 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 UKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 134,608 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR TYRE CRACKING WITH AGE AND IS 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 130,637 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edge and cracking due to age.

Nearside wing mirror glass broken.

Slight blow from join at middle section of exhaust.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 130,637 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edge and cracking due to age.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wing mirror glass broken.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight blow from join at middle section of exhaust.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 148,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,814 miles

Both headlamps wiper blades rubbers unservisable

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust joint deteorated

Fail 12 Aug 2015 121,814 miles

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

Both headlamps wiper blades rubbers unservisable

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust joint deteorated

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,233 miles

Both rear lower trailing arm link bushes perished

N/S/F brake pipe corroded

N/S/R indicator showen slight white light

O/S/F seat belt frayed slightly

Rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 110,233 miles

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

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

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

Both rear lower trailing arm link bushes perished

N/S/F brake pipe corroded

N/S/R indicator showen slight white light

O/S/F seat belt frayed slightly

Rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,113 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 98,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust becoming rusty

front wipers becoming poor

offside rear brake binding

Pass 28 May 2012 91,207 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 91,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 87,086 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 May 2010 82,783 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2009 75,246 miles

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

hand brake has minimal reserve travel

Fail 1 May 2009 75,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

hand brake has minimal reserve travel

Fail 26 Aug 2008 68,656 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

f/o/s brake hose slightly perished on body

front brake discs worn

front brake pads look worn

Fail 17 Jan 2008 63,955 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 55,119 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 UKT is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UKT, 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 UKT is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 October 2002.

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