MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear brake discs have surface rust
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
outer sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
outer sill covers fitted
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
n/s/r inner park light inop
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion developing to brake pipes at rear.
n/s/r outer side lamp inop
rear brake pads approx 75% worn
main brakepipes at rear dev. corrosion
n/s rear indicator pale
n/s rear inner and o/s rear outer sidelights not working
o/s and n/s rear upper and lower lateral link bushes slight splitting/perished
o/s front seat belt slight fraying to edge
rear main brake pipes developing corrosion
rear number plate slight deterioration
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY51 EKX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 YY51 EKX, 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 EKX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 February 2002.
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