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YG02 OPS

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,977 mi
Last recorded50,977 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 OPS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,892 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underneath vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corroson to under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2019 50,770 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,016 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease.

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 50,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cracked and perished 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes covered in grease.

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,842 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,886 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,083 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,176 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,937 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,453 miles

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,462 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 OPS is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YG02 OPS, 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 OPS registered?

YG02 OPS is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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