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AU02 YFO

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,425 mi
Last recorded93,425 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 YFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,425 miles

Front tyres are wearing on edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres are cracked & perished.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 93,425 miles

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

Front tyres are wearing on edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres are cracked & perished.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,602 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,046 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 76,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,240 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,095 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 48,237 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 48,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,306 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 42,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 39,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 33,105 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,217 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 YFO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU02 YFO registered?

AU02 YFO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is AU02 YFO safe to buy?

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