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AU02 YFM

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,481 mi
Last recorded52,481 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 YFM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,481 miles

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

possible front and rear brake pads required next service.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,229 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,229 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2009 42,294 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,052 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,180 miles

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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AU02 YFM is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU02 YFM, 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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What year was AU02 YFM registered?

AU02 YFM is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is AU02 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 YFM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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