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YN02 RZF

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,797 mi
Last recorded96,797 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 RZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2013 96,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Both front and O/S/R brake pipes corroding

Corrosion to rear chassis rails and floor

Front number plate deteriorating

Fuel filter corroded

Nail in Offside front tyre

Offside front coil spring corroding

Valve fitted to brake servo pipe !

Pass 27 Jul 2012 92,888 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked on sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2012 92,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked on sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,845 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 86,845 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,212 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008
Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006

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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YN02 RZF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN02 RZF, 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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YN02 RZF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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