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YY02 MUW

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,262 mi
Last recorded74,262 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 MUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 74,262 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 61,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear brake disc is worn and pitted advise replacement

rear wiper blade is split advise replacement

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing /hub

Fail 9 May 2007 61,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s rear brake disc is worn and pitted advise replacement

rear wiper blade is split advise replacement

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing /hub

Pass 4 May 2006 52,977 miles

all wiper blades are split at the ends

n/s driveshaft oil seal is leaking

rear and o/s front indicator bulbs are faded

rear brake discs are worn and pitted advise replacement

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

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 MUW is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

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

Is YY02 MUW safe to buy?

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