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YH02 RSV

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,764 mi
Last recorded92,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 RSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,764 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside and offside rear upper tie bars inner bushes deteriorated

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear back plate corroded and deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2016 92,764 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside and offside rear upper tie bars inner bushes deteriorated

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear back plate corroded and deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,326 miles

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

n/s and o/s front macpherson strut top bearings slightly stiff

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,216 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 71,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

front number plate broken

Fail 8 May 2010 71,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

front number plate broken

Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,931 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 59,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,745 miles

long trav on handbrake

Fail 24 Jul 2008 53,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter corroded

long trav on handbrake

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,651 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 27,177 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YH02 RSV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YH02 RSV, 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 YH02 RSV registered?

YH02 RSV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is YH02 RSV safe to buy?

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