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YX52 YDZ

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

121,262 mi
Last recorded121,262 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 YDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 121,262 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 121,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes in cill under rear door, forward of & into rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight oil leak from gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 218,094 miles

Nearside marker lights not working

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

Offside Rear marker light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 218,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside marker lights not working

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

Offside Rear marker light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 214,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front marker light not working

Offside Rear marker lights not working

Pass 8 Nov 2018 210,192 miles

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear position light not working

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2018 210,190 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear position light not working

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 205,190 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 205,188 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 199,606 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 199,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure bulb holder loose (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside marker lights not working

Pass 23 Nov 2015 193,647 miles

NSR outer lamp dim.

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 184,315 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside marker lights not working

tailgate position lamps not working

Fail 26 Nov 2014 184,304 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside marker lights not working

rear tailgate position lights not working

Pass 8 Jun 2012 182,982 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 182,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 166,961 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 166,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 143,478 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 143,478 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 120,010 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 120,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 95,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 May 2008 95,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,374 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 35,287 miles

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

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 YDZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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