CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB02 BJU

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,524 mi
Last recorded128,524 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 BJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 128,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 125,528 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 122,521 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,560 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,196 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 100,196 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,724 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,267 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 93,267 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,346 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,845 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 71,843 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,499 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,976 miles

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

advise 1956015front -1956515rear

adviserear brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 19 Apr 2008 59,864 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise 1956015front -1956515rear

advise both child seat loose.

advise o/s/f side marker.

advise wiper blades split

adviserear brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,134 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 44,134 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 33,710 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB02 BJU is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YB02 BJU, 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

How do I check the history of YB02 BJU?

You can check the full history of YB02 BJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB02 BJU registered?

YB02 BJU is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is YB02 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB02 BJU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB02 BJU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB02 BJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.