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YY02 OWF

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,453 mi
Last recorded143,453 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 OWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 143,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 133,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 125,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 116,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 109,413 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 109,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 103,591 miles

Chip windscreen

N/S/R shock damp

Rear Tyres close to limit

Rear indicators pale in colour

Fail 7 Apr 2010 103,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake fluid level low

Chip windscreen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R shock damp

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear indicators pale in colour

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,828 miles

Diesel smell under bonnet.

Rear discs and pads worn

Small chip n/s windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2008 84,134 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 77,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 75,040 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 OWF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF registered?

YY02 OWF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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