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YY02 CTZ

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,990 mi
Last recorded137,990 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 CTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 137,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 137,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 128,239 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 128,237 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper/inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,457 miles

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

service light on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 122,457 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

service light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 116,369 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,527 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 109,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,685 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,704 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

slight edge wear o/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,576 miles

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

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

airbag light on

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,790 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 59,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2007 46,354 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,448 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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YY02 CTZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YY02 CTZ, 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 YY02 CTZ registered?

YY02 CTZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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