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YK52 CVE

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 CVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,737 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 88,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,972 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 82,972 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,197 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,013 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,301 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 CVE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YK52 CVE, 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 CVE registered?

YK52 CVE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YK52 CVE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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