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YK02 TMX

2002 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,054 mi
Last recorded133,054 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 TMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 133,054 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 117,420 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking/perished

engine covers & undertrays fitted

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 117,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking/perished

engine covers & undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,208 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 117,208 miles

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

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

Offside 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 20 Nov 2013 116,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

service light on

Pass 8 Nov 2012 121,172 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front top suspension bearings slightly stiff

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

service light on

Fail 8 Nov 2012 121,172 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front top suspension bearings slightly stiff

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

service light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 110,499 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 101,180 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,591 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 89,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 78,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 66,863 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 54,106 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 41,395 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 41,395 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 TMX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TMX, 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 YK02 TMX registered?

YK02 TMX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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