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YK02 AXN

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,376 mi
Last recorded161,376 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 AXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 161,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 157,001 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 152,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Slightly Cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Corrosion Under Vehicle

Fail 21 Jan 2016 152,146 miles

Offside Front Slightly Cracked

Front Front position lamp(s) not working ns/os (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Corrosion Under Vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2015 148,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 142,850 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 142,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 138,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 138,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 134,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 129,198 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 124,592 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 120,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 113,491 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 113,491 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 108,951 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 89,818 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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YK02 AXN is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK02 AXN, 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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YK02 AXN is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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