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VN02 YCR

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,839 mi
Last recorded136,839 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 YCR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 136,839 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 136,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 128,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,488 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 117,488 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,828 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf headlamp wiper split

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,895 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf headlamp wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,877 miles

Advise hazard switch.

Advise slight brake bind on offside rear.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,877 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Advise hazard switch.

Advise slight brake bind on offside rear.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear & offside ageing cracks

screw in nearside front

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,129 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 49,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,461 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,330 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 31,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake very little reserve travel

Fail 5 Mar 2007 26,020 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake very little reserve travel

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,262 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 YCR is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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