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YG02 DVC

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,926 mi
Last recorded36,926 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 DVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 33,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,136 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 28,053 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 28,053 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 24,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 24,307 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 19,452 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,208 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,715 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 10,543 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 DVC is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DVC, 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 DVC registered?

YG02 DVC is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 August 2002.

Is YG02 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG02 DVC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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