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AU02 YMR

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,775 mi
Last recorded99,775 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 YMR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,775 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Centre to rear exhaust join corroded

Nearside rear drop link bush slightly worn & deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2020 99,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Centre to rear exhaust join corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear drop link bush slightly worn & deteriorating

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,180 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

both rear shock absorbers have corrosion to outer casing

Fail 28 Nov 2018 88,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers have corrosion to outer casing

Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,457 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 74,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,165 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,354 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 49,354 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 41,844 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,183 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 34,121 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,660 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 29,660 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,004 miles

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

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

offside chassis and floor pans corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 23,977 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside chassis and floor pans corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,024 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,674 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,496 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,648 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 YMR is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMR, 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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AU02 YMR is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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