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YH02 RUU

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,383 mi
Last recorded118,383 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 RUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 118,383 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 118,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 111,524 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 111,519 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 102,963 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 102,963 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 99,331 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 99,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 95,637 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 95,550 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front & rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,694 miles

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

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

exhaust weak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 90,694 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust weak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,986 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,776 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 39,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,308 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,472 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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YH02 RUU is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YH02 RUU, 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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YH02 RUU is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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