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YN52 XUL

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

132,873 mi
Last recorded132,873 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 XUL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 132,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear joint corroded

wear edge on front brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2015 128,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low(2.9mm)

wear edge on front brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Wipers torn on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2014 98,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Wipers torn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,486 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 66,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,100 miles

offside rear body wing damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,381 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,712 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 20,548 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,548 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,758 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 18,758 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,282 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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YN52 XUL is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red 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 YN52 XUL, 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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YN52 XUL is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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