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EY02 LSE

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,726 mi
Last recorded181,726 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 LSE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 181,726 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 170,816 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 160,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 151,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 143,704 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 143,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 136,855 miles

Both rear brake disc shields corroded and disintegrating

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Park brake lever nearing end of travel

Fail 28 Aug 2019 136,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe to o/s flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear brake disc shields corroded and disintegrating

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Park brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 20 Aug 2018 128,348 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2017 120,341 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,508 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 103,581 miles

Both front brake flexys have deterioartion and o/s rear metal brake pipe corroding

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,581 miles

Both front brake flexys have deterioartion and o/s rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,055 miles

Both front flexy brake hoses show slight deterioration and some rusting to metal ferules

Both rear suspension upper tie rods, bushes splitting, replacement advised

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,147 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,544 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,931 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 59,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,108 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 49,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,791 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,937 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,189 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,288 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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EY02 LSE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY02 LSE, 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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EY02 LSE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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