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YG02 PYT

2002 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,961 mi
Last recorded39,961 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 PYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,275 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 36,275 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,032 miles

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

engine management light on /corrosion to underside slight

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,449 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 23,449 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL lamp on

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,159 miles

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Mar 2008 8,034 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 6,994 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 6,191 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 PYT is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

YG02 PYT is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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