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YK02 AXJ

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,011 mi
Last recorded117,011 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 AXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2015 117,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,863 miles

handbrake just met minimum requirement offside rear still low effort

Fail 22 Sep 2014 111,801 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,635 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 104,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 96,246 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,678 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,363 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 82,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,885 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

f/ no plate det

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,177 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,539 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 45,537 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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YK02 AXJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK02 AXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK02 AXJ registered?

YK02 AXJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YK02 AXJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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