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YM02 MWJ

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,926 mi
Last recorded138,926 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 MWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2019 138,926 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested ENGINE NOT IN GOOD CONDITION.MAY CAUSE DAMAGE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 124,989 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 124,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,873 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt worn on edge (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 111,873 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt worn on edge (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps new bulbs fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split new blades fitted (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2016 95,444 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2013 67,229 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,709 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,111 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,297 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,993 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,119 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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YM02 MWJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YM02 MWJ, 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 YM02 MWJ registered?

YM02 MWJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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