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YD52 EJK

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,541 mi
Last recorded119,541 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 EJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 119,541 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 119,478 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torn/detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated No puncture found (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Cross member behind bumper corroded and holed but not significantly weakened at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,147 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 110,545 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake requirements only just met

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,320 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake binding

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 99,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake binding

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 74,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 58,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,091 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2011 41,887 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,272 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 38,272 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,877 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 33,854 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 28,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 28,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,206 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 24,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,565 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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YD52 EJK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 YD52 EJK, 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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YD52 EJK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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