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YY02 ZFC

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,946 mi
Last recorded106,946 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 ZFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,946 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 102,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,560 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,175 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2017 87,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,011 miles

Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf osr nsr all 2-3 mm sized 205 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 79,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf osr nsr all 2-3 mm sized 205 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,261 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 74,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,585 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 65,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,540 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,430 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 57,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,775 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,609 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,210 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,678 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,711 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 18,563 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 ZFC is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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