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YS51 TXK

2002 Volvo S40

Purple Other 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,011 mi
Last recorded167,011 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 TXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 167,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 157,642 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 144,941 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 144,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 127,141 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 127,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 105,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s rear reg plate light dull

Pass 17 Feb 2006 96,336 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 96,331 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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YS51 TXK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,783cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YS51 TXK, 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 YS51 TXK registered?

YS51 TXK is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is YS51 TXK safe to buy?

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