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YY02 MUV

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,682 mi
Last recorded205,682 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 MUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 205,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 193,387 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 186,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 181,250 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 181,250 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 175,641 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 175,633 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 169,575 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 169,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 158,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 141,388 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 141,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 123,221 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 122,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 106,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,158 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 89,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,503 miles

offside front brake hose starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,436 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,309 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,523 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 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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What year was YY02 MUV registered?

YY02 MUV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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