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YY02 XHT

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,014 mi
Last recorded123,014 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 XHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 123,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers door handle damaged but can be opened from outside

nearside and offside rear outer sills damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2020 123,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake flexi insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers door handle damaged but can be opened from outside

nearside and offside rear outer sills damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2020 122,975 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 116,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,365 miles

Advise rear exhaust rubbers splitting and perishing

Advise service light on

Advise vehicle cuts out on idle after a period of time

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn approximately 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,528 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,169 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 89,169 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

fuel filter loose in mount bracket

Pass 23 Dec 2014 83,811 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 83,811 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,199 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 79,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,847 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 73,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,578 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 53,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,630 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,944 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 47,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 40,750 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,109 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 XHT is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHT, 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 XHT is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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