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YJ52 LRW

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,995 mi
Last recorded88,995 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 LRW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 88,995 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,395 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,493 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S front brake disc inner face corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded and week

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,894 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,697 miles

front tyres fine cracking dev inbetween tread

Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,070 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,796 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres radial surface cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,796 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres radial surface cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,972 miles

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Rear brake pads look 1/2 worn

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 51,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,669 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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YJ52 LRW is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YJ52 LRW, 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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YJ52 LRW is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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