MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
cracking/perishing to o/s/f ball joint rubber + track rod end rubber
front engine mount spltting
o/s/r tyre bold inner edge - close to mot limit -recommend replace
perishing to n/s/r drop link rubbers
slight front steering rod/rack play
some front brake judder - o/s/f on mot limit
windscreen chipped
both front ball joint rubber covers perishing/weakening
both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/deteriorating
both rear lower main suspension arms inner + outer bushes separating
front lower engine mount splitting
offside rear tyre perishing+ worn/bald inner edge -uneven -monitor
rear indicators fading
rear number plate delaminating
several chips on windscreen
some brake judder offside rear footbrake
some surface corrosion to rear brake discs
both front ball joint rubbers perishing/weak
both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/deteriorating
both rear lower main suspension arms all bushes separating /weakening
front lower engine mount splitting
fuel cap seal perishing/cracking-rec replace soon
nearside rear antiroll bar link bushes cracking/deteriorating
offside headlamp beam image kick up slightly over to nearside
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge/uneven- 3mm tread in places + nail in tyre-monitor
offside upper engine mount sagging
rear exhaust flange corroded
rear lower engine mount starting to split
rear registration plate starting to delaminate
slight brake judder to both front footbrakes
some brake judder to both rear footbrakes
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front ball joint rubbers perishing/weak
both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/deteriorating
both rear lower main suspension arms all bushes separating /weakening
front lower engine mount splitting
fuel cap seal perishing/cracking-rec replace soon
nearside rear antiroll bar link bushes cracking/deteriorating
offside headlamp beam image kick up slightly over to nearside
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge/uneven- 3mm tread in places + nail in tyre-monitor
offside upper engine mount sagging
rear exhaust flange corroded
rear lower engine mount starting to split
slight brake judder to both front footbrakes
some brake judder to both rear footbrakes
windscreen chipped
cracking to fuel cap seal
cracking to rear drop link bushes
exhaust rear flange weak - recommend repair
perishing to o/s/r tyre
perishing/splitting to both front ball joint rubbers
rear indicator starting to fade
rear lower suspension arm inner bushes worn/separating/weakening
rear number plate starting to delaminate
separating/weakening to rear lower control arm bushes
some wear/movement in both front shocker top mountings
windscreen chipped
Brake pipe excessively corroded near to fuel filter BRAKE PIPE BROKEN ON BRAKE TEST - UNABLE TO CONTINUE BRAKE TEST (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
cracking to fuel cap seal
cracking to rear drop link bushes
exhaust rear flange weak - recommend repair
perishing to o/s/r tyre
perishing/splitting to both front ball joint rubbers
rear indicator starting to fade
rear lower suspension arm inner bushes worn/separating/weakening
rear number plate starting to delaminate
separating/weakening to rear lower control arm bushes
some wear/movement in both front shocker top mountings
windscreen chipped
both rear tyres getting low tread towards inner edges
corrsion to exhaust rear flange
cracking to fuel cap seal
cracking to rear drop link bushes
rear brake pipes around fuel tank corroding - recommend replace
rear number plate starting to delaminate
splitting starting to both lower engine support mountings
wear/separating to rear lower suspension arms inner + outer bushes
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both rear tyres getting low tread towards inner edges
corrsion to exhaust rear flange
cracking to fuel cap seal
cracking to rear drop link bushes
o/s/f tyre getting low on tread + bold inner edge - recommend replace
rear brake pipes around fuel tank corroding - recommend replace
rear number plate starting to delaminate
splitting starting to both lower engine support mountings
wear/separating to rear lower suspension arms inner + outer bushes
windscreen chipped
both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating
both rear tyres starting to wear uneven inner edges
fuel cap seal perishing
nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
pin hole/sweating to offside front outer cv boot
rear registration plate delaminating
some corrosion to rear brake pipes
some corrosion to rear floorpan,rear chassis and inner sills
some wear rear discs
windscreen chipped
cracking to rear drop link bushes
n/s/f inner driveshaft seal leaking oil - recommend replace
n/s/f wiper blade splitting
o/s/f marker light not working
perishing to both front ball joint rubbers
rear brake pipes previously greased
rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight separating to rear lower control arm bushes
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
cracking to rear drop link bushes
n/s/f inner driveshaft seal leaking oil - recommend replace
n/s/f wiper blade splitting
o/s/f marker light not working
perishing to both front ball joint rubbers
rear brake pipes previously greased
rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight separating to rear lower control arm bushes
windscreen chipped
o/s/r seat belt checked as best as possible due to child seat fitted
perishing to rear drop link bushes
rear brake pipes previously greased
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r seat belt checked as best as possible due to child seat fitted
perishing to rear drop link bushes
rear brake pipes previously greased
windscreen chipped
both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating
both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating, especially nearside(getting weak)
child seat fitted to both rear outer seats
some corrosion to rear brake pipes
windscreen chipped
some n/s/f brake judder
some wear to front brake discs
unable to check rear outer seat belts due to child seats fitted
windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/f brake hose perishing - recommend replace
some n/s/f brake judder
some wear to front brake discs
unable to check rear outer seat belts due to child seats fitted
windscreen chipped
offside front brake hose starting to perish
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY02 MUV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MUV, 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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YY02 MUV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2002.
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