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YY02 YWK

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,634 mi
Last recorded178,634 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 YWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 178,634 miles

Both rear upper suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorating

Exhaust system corroding

Front o/s lower fog lamp has damage

N/s front side repeater lamp unit has minor damage

O/s front track rod end joint has minor play

O/s rear cluster lamp has minor damage

Fail 19 Sep 2017 178,615 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Both rear upper suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorating

Exhaust system corroding

N/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

O/s front track rod end joint has minor play

O/s rear cluster lamp has minor damage

Pass 23 Sep 2016 166,017 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear suspension arm bushes are deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2016 166,017 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear suspension arm bushes are deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2015 151,958 miles

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.

MISC R SUSPENSION BUSHES POOR CONDITION.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 151,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.

MISC R SUSPENSION BUSHES POOR CONDITION.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 134,188 miles

horrible engine noise at idle

Fail 2 Oct 2014 134,188 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

horrible engine noise at idle

Pass 19 Sep 2013 115,544 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.ENGINE NOISE?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 115,544 miles

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

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

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

OIL LEVEL MIN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.ENGINE NOISE?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 102,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,190 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,731 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 100,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,229 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 99,219 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,258 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 91,710 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,138 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 85,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Inner Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 75,105 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 YWK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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