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DY02 XFB

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 80,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,529 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 50,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 50,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,389 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 49,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,846 miles

N/s front brake pipe corroded

N/s o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded on the ends

Oil leak from lower turbo area

Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,831 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 45,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,377 miles

n/s o/s front anti roll bar links worn

o/s rear handbrake effort low/slow

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

o/s rear hand brake effort slow/low

Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,606 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,990 miles

o/s rear handbrake effort slow

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,677 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,950 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,295 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,720 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,540 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 21,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,880 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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DY02 XFB is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY02 XFB, 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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DY02 XFB is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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