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YG52 URZ

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,342 mi
Last recorded113,342 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 URZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2016 113,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 101,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,343 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 79,087 miles

os front seat belt frayed

Fail 28 May 2013 79,078 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

os front seat belt frayed

Pass 29 May 2012 72,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag warning light on

Fail 29 May 2012 72,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag warning light on

Pass 31 May 2011 61,842 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 61,766 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both side floor panel dented damaged

nearside front indicato slightly insecure but not function impaired

Fail 3 Jun 2010 48,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both side floor panel dented damaged

nearside front indicato slightly insecure but not function impaired

Fail 7 Sep 2009 46,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,552 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,548 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,265 miles

little cracks in power steering belt

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,701 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 28,698 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 21,603 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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YG52 URZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG52 URZ, 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 YG52 URZ registered?

YG52 URZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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