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YC02 TNL

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,754 mi
Last recorded138,754 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 TNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 138,754 miles

'Service' message displayed

Battery insecure

MIL light on

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 138,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

'Service' message displayed

Battery insecure

Both inner tail lights not working

MIL light on

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 132,772 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 122,319 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 122,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 113,870 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 108,662 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 108,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 102,640 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2007 102,640 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 14 Jun 2006 94,941 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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YC02 TNL is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YC02 TNL, 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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What year was YC02 TNL registered?

YC02 TNL is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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