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YT02 FSN

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,917 mi
Last recorded42,917 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 FSN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,917 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak gear box

underbody / suspension etc all in a dry rusty condition

Pass 11 Sep 2024 41,785 miles

Front slight oil leak gear box

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body dry and rusty in places

Pass 20 Sep 2023 40,492 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body in a dry rusty condition in places

Pass 23 Sep 2022 39,282 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,857 miles

slight leak rear exhaust

Fail 25 Apr 2019 36,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight leak rear exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,571 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,743 miles

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

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

brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,202 miles

rust on all brake flex ferrals

surface rust on under body

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,010 miles

n/s/r top suspention bush slightly peeling

Fail 18 Apr 2013 29,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r top suspention bush slightly peeling

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,590 miles

n/s/r top short suspention arm bush slightly peeling

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,374 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,494 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,608 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 17,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,887 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,434 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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YT02 FSN is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YT02 FSN, 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 YT02 FSN registered?

YT02 FSN is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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