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VX02 YBD

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,391 mi
Last recorded129,391 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 YBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 129,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edge inner side wall look like it has been ran flat recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror does not provide a very good view to rear

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 129,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edge inner side wall look like it has been ran flat recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror does not provide a very good view to rear

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,128 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 124,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,189 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 118,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,578 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 108,578 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,179 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,514 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 103,106 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 97,414 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 94,610 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 94,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall but not showing canvass

Pass 15 Jan 2011 92,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre inner side close to limit and worn blocky on tread

o/s/r tyre inner side close to limit and worn blocky on tread

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,532 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,953 miles

Fuel Light On During Test

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 82,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Light On During Test

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,602 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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VX02 YBD is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey 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 VX02 YBD, 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

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What year was VX02 YBD registered?

VX02 YBD is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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