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YY52 BXH

2002 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,215 mi
Last recorded99,215 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 BXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 99,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,823 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,858 miles

Both headlight wipers split.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

both front coil springs corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,858 miles

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

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

Both front side markers not working.

Both headlight wipers split.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

both front coil springs corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,440 miles

Both headlight wipers split.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded.

Nearside Front Side marker not working.

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade not clearing.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 80,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both headlight wipers split.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded.

Nearside Front Side marker not working.

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade not clearing.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,575 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Oct 2014 73,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,696 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perrish

Fail 31 Oct 2013 64,696 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perrish

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,139 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 57,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 48,497 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,497 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,366 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 38,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,663 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,988 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,453 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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YY52 BXH is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY52 BXH, 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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YY52 BXH is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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