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YY02 MTZ

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,131 mi
Last recorded1,131 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 MTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 1,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,996 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,073 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,846 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 91,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 85,788 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 85,738 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,182 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 72,150 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,824 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,423 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 61,405 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,586 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 46,586 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,651 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,134 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 27,134 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 21,793 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 15,811 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 MTZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

YY02 MTZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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