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CU52 YYX

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,090 mi
Last recorded85,090 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 YYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 85,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 85,089 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 3 Feb 2023 78,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 78,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,092 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross panel under rad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components/rear boot floor/brackets/bushes worn no play (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,515 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under rad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s brackets,chassis and floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s and surrounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2019 60,515 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under rad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s brackets,chassis and floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s and surrounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2018 58,004 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 55,230 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,442 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,778 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 47,385 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 47,385 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,251 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 44,251 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,347 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,582 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,298 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,287 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,338 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,155 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 18,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,560 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 13,922 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 13,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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CU52 YYX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CU52 YYX, 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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CU52 YYX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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