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YG52 XPF

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,159 mi
Last recorded181,159 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 XPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 181,159 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bodywork slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 169,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steady bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steady bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 159,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 159,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 152,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 141,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 129,440 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 106,995 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 92,944 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,896 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,992 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 53,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,774 miles

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

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 XPF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YG52 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

YG52 XPF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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