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SM02 YOF

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,014 mi
Last recorded50,014 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 YOF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 50,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 45,643 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 41,134 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 33,414 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 29,364 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 24,753 miles

Nearside Front sidewalls

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sidewalls perished and cracked

Offside Front sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,323 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 21,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 17,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,324 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside wiper is slightly torn.

Offside wiper is slightly torn.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,468 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,259 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,552 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,014 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,226 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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SM02 YOF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SM02 YOF, 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 SM02 YOF?

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What year was SM02 YOF registered?

SM02 YOF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is SM02 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 YOF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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