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YY51 EKX

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

221,798 mi
Last recorded221,798 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 EKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 221,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 220,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 220,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 208,311 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Jan 2012 208,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 193,098 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 173,184 miles

main brakepipes at rear dev. corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2009 153,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 132,351 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 111,292 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 92,464 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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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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