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SC02 YZX

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

107,324 mi
Last recorded107,324 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 YZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2023 107,127 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhast leak and eml light (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,892 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 101,888 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,959 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,121 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,425 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 73,420 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,634 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring broken n/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,808 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front inner edge (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,168 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,169 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,315 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,313 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,518 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,478 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 37,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,286 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,014 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,000 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 19,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,971 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 14,971 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SC02 YZX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC02 YZX, 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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SC02 YZX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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