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AP02 YZS

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 119,022 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 119,021 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 117,264 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 117,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 115,232 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

free play in both inner track rods.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 115,231 miles

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)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

free play in both inner track rods.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 111,220 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 106,053 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 97,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,815 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 90,815 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 85,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,612 miles

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

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

slight play/wear in steering rack inner joints

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AP02 YZS is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP02 YZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP02 YZS is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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