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YC52 XVT

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,116 mi
Last recorded149,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 XVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 149,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 148,832 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 148,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule incorrect clip used to retain hose in mounting bracket (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle has some surface corrosion

corrosion evident under both sides of plastic sill covers

Fail 21 Jun 2022 148,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule incorrect clip used to retain hose in mounting bracket (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under side of vehicle has some surface corrosion

corrosion evident under both sides of plastic sill covers

Pass 29 Jun 2021 147,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule incorrect clip used to retain hose in mounting bracket (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle has some surface corrosion

corrosion evident under both sides of plastic sill covers

Fail 29 Jun 2021 147,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule incorrect clip used to retain hose in mounting bracket (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under side of vehicle has some surface corrosion

corrosion evident under both sides of plastic sill covers

Pass 22 Jun 2020 144,420 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

•Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2019 141,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

•Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2018 136,721 miles

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2018 136,721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2017 131,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,478 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 125,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 120,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,527 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,915 miles

both front coil springs weak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,737 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,026 miles

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

Nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 75,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,956 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 65,907 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,447 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,392 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension links-bush's parting-slight play

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

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YC52 XVT is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XVT, 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 YC52 XVT registered?

YC52 XVT is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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