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YG02 OSU

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,236 mi
Last recorded146,236 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 OSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 146,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 126,992 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 121,652 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 116,811 miles

advise slight buckle n/s front brake disc

Pass 12 Feb 2011 111,442 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 105,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 105,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 100,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 93,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 86,070 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 OSU is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG02 OSU registered?

YG02 OSU is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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