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YH52 TVZ

2002 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,982 mi
Last recorded133,982 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 TVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 133,027 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 130,988 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 128,311 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 128,311 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 125,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,650 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 119,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 117,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,150 miles

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

front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2018 114,146 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 108,945 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 103,531 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 101,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,474 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 98,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,437 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,346 miles

running weak to obtain an emission reading

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,415 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 75,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,799 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 65,799 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,402 miles

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 19 Sep 2008 47,402 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,148 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 38,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,403 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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YH52 TVZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVZ, 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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YH52 TVZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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