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YK52 CVB

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,162 mi
Last recorded55,162 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 CVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,162 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 1 Oct 2016 55,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 48,679 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 48,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,244 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 38,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,612 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 33,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,977 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,003 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,493 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,574 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,148 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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YK52 CVB is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK52 CVB, 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 YK52 CVB registered?

YK52 CVB is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is YK52 CVB safe to buy?

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