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YC52 ZZX

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,453 mi
Last recorded141,453 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 ZZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 141,453 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 141,453 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 126,463 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 118,018 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 118,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracked within tread

eml light stays on

Pass 25 Aug 2015 113,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 113,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,948 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 107,941 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,421 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 100,415 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,539 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear disc liped

Fail 4 Oct 2011 91,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear disc liped

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,578 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,898 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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YC52 ZZX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC52 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

YC52 ZZX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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