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YF51 GPJ

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,260 mi
Last recorded150,260 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 GPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 150,260 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 150,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,766 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 108,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 108,017 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,659 miles

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

n/s/f under wheel-arch brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,655 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s/f under wheel-arch brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,272 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,734 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,937 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 70,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,680 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,306 miles

both rear stabilizer bar bushes perrishing

Fail 22 Jan 2009 62,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear stabilizer bar bushes perrishing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,092 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,626 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,235 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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YF51 GPJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YF51 GPJ, 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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YF51 GPJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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