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DN51 KYF

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,574 mi
Last recorded139,574 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 KYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 139,574 miles

rear chassis corroded several places

Pass 29 Jan 2015 132,240 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 132,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 125,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 125,877 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 120,382 miles

battery insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2013 120,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,125 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 115,125 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 111,213 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 111,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,681 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 95,914 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm wear limit,front brake pads worn low and some corrosion to brake pipe nearside rear next to fuel tank.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 87,813 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 78,303 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 70,045 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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DN51 KYF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DN51 KYF, 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 DN51 KYF registered?

DN51 KYF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for DN51 KYF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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