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YG02 BJY

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,844 mi
Last recorded48,844 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 BJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 48,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 42,139 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 32,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 23,293 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 23,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 15,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,455 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,834 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,200 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 13,645 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 13,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre cracked 360mm long but not deep enough to see the ply cords.

Pass 6 May 2010 12,994 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cracks in all outer tyre sidewalls

Fail 27 Apr 2010 12,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight cracks in all outer tyre sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,660 miles

Wipers smearing.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,871 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 10,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,906 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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YG02 BJY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG02 BJY, 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 YG02 BJY registered?

YG02 BJY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YG02 BJY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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