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YH52 EFX

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,767 mi
Last recorded143,767 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 EFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 143,767 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 134,033 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 9 Sep 2010 134,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Aug 2009 123,617 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 121,482 miles

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

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 14 Sep 2007 111,804 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Sep 2006 100,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 74,016 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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YH52 EFX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH52 EFX, 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 YH52 EFX registered?

YH52 EFX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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