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YP52 TXE

2002 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,694 mi
Last recorded99,694 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 TXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,694 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 99,680 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 94,855 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 94,797 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,151 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior rear view mirror not fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2014 91,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior rear view mirror not fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,023 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,232 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 83,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,659 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 75,658 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,259 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,942 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 60,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,973 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 48,973 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 35,600 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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YP52 TXE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YP52 TXE, 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 YP52 TXE registered?

YP52 TXE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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