MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres 3mm tread remaining and perishing
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread remaining and perishing
Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread remaining
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres perished
nearside rear tyre perished
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres perished
nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front & rear brake discs slightly worn
nearside rear tyre slightly perished
service light on dash
sill covers fitted
small cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front & rear brake discs slightly worn
nearside rear outer side light not working
nearside rear tyre slightly perished
service light on dash
sill covers fitted
small cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre 3mm
rear exhaust joint corroded
service warning on dash
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre 3mm
offside rear side outer side light not working
rear exhaust joint corroded
service warning on dash
sill covers fitted
Accident damage to N/S/R Quater Panel
Drivers interior door handle insecure
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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DY02 XLA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol 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 DY02 XLA, 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 XLA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2002.
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