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YA02 EFE

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,062 mi
Last recorded158,062 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 EFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 158,062 miles

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

Nearside Front CORRODED DISC

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

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

Nearside Rear CORRODED DISC

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front CORRODED DISC

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear CORRODED DISC

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 158,062 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front CORRODED DISC

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

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

Nearside Rear CORRODED DISC

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front CORRODED DISC

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear CORRODED DISC

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 152,374 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 152,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 142,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 133,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 117,474 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Jul 2010 117,474 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,151 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s rear inner tie bar outer bushes deteriorated

one sidelamp out on o/s/r

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,495 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm, wearing on inner and outer edges and perrished on outer side wall.

N/S/R tyre worn to the legal limit. (1.6mm)

O/S/F tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 61,148 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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YA02 EFE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA02 EFE, 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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YA02 EFE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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