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YF02 JWE

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,693 mi
Last recorded139,693 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 JWE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 139,693 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn

Pass 30 May 2016 127,716 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 127,304 miles

Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 112,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 100,005 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 88,520 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 78,334 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery not secure

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 May 2011 66,974 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 57,913 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 57,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,580 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,944 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,613 miles

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

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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YF02 JWE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YF02 JWE, 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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YF02 JWE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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