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YE02 DHK

2002 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,022 mi
Last recorded131,022 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 DHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 131,022 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Fail 29 Apr 2017 131,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 9 Apr 2016 122,671 miles

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

engine covers fitted

general underbody rust

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2016 122,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted

general underbody rust

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,251 miles

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,932 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 108,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 92,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 77,100 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 67,979 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 58,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 48,818 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 48,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,386 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 36,386 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,678 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 31,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,919 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,919 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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YE02 DHK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE02 DHK, 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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YE02 DHK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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