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YY52 PNL

2002 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,513 mi
Last recorded176,513 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 PNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 176,513 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 176,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 162,872 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 162,872 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 150,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 150,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 137,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 125,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 118,941 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 118,939 miles

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 103,481 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 82,980 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 PNL is a 2002 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PNL, 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 PNL is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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