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VN02 YCD

2002 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,936 mi
Last recorded117,936 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 YCD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 117,936 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,904 miles

handbrake only just met MOT requirements

rear nearside and offside under body slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 117,731 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 117,696 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,316 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 108,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,365 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

washers poor.various components corroded.various bushes worn.various underbody corrosion.

Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

washers poor.various components corroded.various bushes worn.various underbody corrosion.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 100,608 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 100,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,645 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,079 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 85,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm tie bar/ (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm tie bar/ (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,748 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,990 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,664 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,125 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,793 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 65,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 62,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,768 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,999 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,939 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,141 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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VN02 YCD is a 2002 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 VN02 YCD, 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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VN02 YCD is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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