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YC52 CMX

2002 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,417 mi
Last recorded99,417 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 CMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 99,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 91,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,858 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 88,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,348 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,680 miles

Hazard light switch sticks

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,040 miles

hazard light switch sticks

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hazard switch sticks when trying to turn hazards off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,512 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,173 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 61,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,293 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 53,635 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,635 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,321 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 39,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 33,325 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YC52 CMX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC52 CMX, 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 YC52 CMX registered?

YC52 CMX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is YC52 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC52 CMX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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