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YY02 WMF

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,278 mi
Last recorded100,278 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,278 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipe is corroded at nearside rear.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,764 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 97,984 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,160 miles

camshaft pulley noisey

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 90,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,831 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 68,672 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 58,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 58,351 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 45,446 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 45,446 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 23,146 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 WMF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

YY02 WMF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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The MOT history for YY02 WMF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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