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YA02 GJR

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,546 mi
Last recorded111,546 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 GJR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,546 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 111,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,322 miles

205/55/ZR16/87W. OF 5 OR 5 NR 5 NF 6mm

Fail 10 Jul 2017 98,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure Link off. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

205/55/ZR16/87W. OF 5 OR 5 NR 5 NF 6mm

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bearing slightly noisy, sticking.

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

Offside Front Upper Bearing slightly noisy, sticking.

Parking brake cables slightly sticky, corrosion.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 93,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Bearing slightly noisy, sticking.

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

Offside Front Upper Bearing slightly noisy, sticking.

Parking brake cables slightly sticky, corrosion.

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,349 miles

205/50/ZR16/87W. Fronts 5mm. Rears 4mm.

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 86,349 miles

205/50/ZR16/87W. Fronts 5mm. Rears 4mm.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,279 miles

205/50/R16/87W. OF 6 OR 5 NR 6 NF 6mm.

All brake pipes corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

205/50/R16/87W. OF 6 OR 5 NR 6 NF 6mm.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 61,798 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,167 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,817 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,813 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,356 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,432 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,969 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,990 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 GJR is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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