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YY02 YHD

2002 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,726 mi
Last recorded172,726 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 YHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 172,726 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 172,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 164,705 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 144,455 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler cap rubber seal/washer deteriorating

Fail 9 Jul 2012 144,455 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler cap rubber seal/washer deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2011 135,388 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f indicator lense casing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 135,388 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f indicator lense casing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 124,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 112,870 miles

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Rear exhasut joint rusty.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 112,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Rear exhasut joint rusty.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 99,868 miles

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

Some damage to offside inner of alloy wheel.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 99,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

Nearside front wheel binding slightly.

Some damage to offside inner of alloy wheel.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 85,023 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 85,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,176 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 68,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 YHD is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YHD, 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 YHD is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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