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DN51 KYG

2002 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

105,742 mi
Last recorded105,742 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 KYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 105,742 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,039 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 103,975 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,223 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,546 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 100,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,407 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,488 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 95,478 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,240 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,400 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,924 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,356 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,135 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,245 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 KYG is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DN51 KYG, 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

How do I check the history of DN51 KYG?

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What year was DN51 KYG registered?

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

Is DN51 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 KYG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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