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YS52 WRG

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,399 mi
Last recorded148,399 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 WRG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 148,399 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 148,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 143,562 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 143,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,047 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 139,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 131,391 miles

Engine Noise.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Damaged.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 131,391 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Separated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Shoulder Bald, Ply 2nd Layer Visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Noise.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Legal Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp Damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Legal Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 121,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 121,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre Under Inflated Prior To Test.

Oil Leak.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 111,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre Under Inflated Prior To Test.

Oil Leak.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,114 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 100,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 91,856 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,991 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,991 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs have some corrosion/ wear

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 73,487 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 67,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 61,828 miles

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

both headlamp wipers are split

exhaust middle to rear joint is corroding

nearside and offside rear upper tie arm inner bushes just starting to wear

Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,828 miles

both headlamp wipers are split

exhaust middle to rear joint is corroding

nearside and offside rear upper tie arm inner bushes just starting to wear

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,839 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,839 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,456 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,428 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,875 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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YS52 WRG is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS52 WRG, 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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YS52 WRG is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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