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YY51 AYL

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,553 mi
Last recorded141,553 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 AYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 141,553 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Nsr-Osr (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Both sides wings corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2023 141,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front wings corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 138,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear body corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 138,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear body corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 133,738 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front wings corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 133,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe clip clip broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front wings corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 130,157 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake discs deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on edges

fuel cap seal deteriorated

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 5 Nov 2018 125,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,696 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 120,696 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 115,552 miles

exhaust deteriorated and near end of life

Fail 21 Oct 2016 115,552 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated and near end of life

Fail 28 Oct 2015 109,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,941 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,936 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 103,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,719 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 94,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 88,011 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,261 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,130 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,744 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,593 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,984 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 41,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,904 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 33,904 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 27,105 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 27,105 miles

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

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

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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YY51 AYL is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY51 AYL, 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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YY51 AYL is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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