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YY02 MVD

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 116,129 miles

front n/s seatbelt frayed

Pass 21 Apr 2012 106,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,905 miles

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,124 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,492 miles

corrosion brake pipes fuel pipes floor chassis crack rear hose slight wear rear syspension bushes & roll bar bushes & pins

rear discs pitted pads worn unable to fully check pads & discs front & rear brake slight out balance-crack screen- damage front bumper slight movement ball joint

slight fluffing rear seat belt- slight noise bearings - front tyres worn close to limits

Fail 23 Apr 2009 84,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion brake pipes fuel pipes floor chassis crack rear hose slight wear rear syspension bushes & roll bar bushes & pins

rear discs pitted pads worn unable to fully check pads & discs front & rear brake slight out balance-crack screen- damage front bumper slight movement ball joint

slight fluffing rear seat belt- slight noise bearings - front tyres worn close to limits

Pass 10 May 2008 77,187 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight chaffing brake pipe

slightweare rear suspension bushes slight corrosion inner wing chassis-slight chip screen nail in n/s/r tyre rear tyre slight distorted-n/s/f tyre close to inner wing-unable to fully check pads ,discs brake pipes & hoses

suspension bushes slight worn - slight noise when braking -slight noise on exhaust when cold slight leak

Fail 9 May 2008 74,183 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

slightweare rear suspension bushes slight corrosion inner wing chassis-slight chip screen nail in n/s/r tyre rear tyre slight distorted-n/s/f tyre close to inner wing-unable to fully check pads ,discs brake pipes & hoses

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,909 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 59,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 47,189 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 34,188 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 MVD is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MVD, 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 MVD is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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