MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
corrosion to rear exhaust flange
cracking in rear tyres + worn inner edge -
n/s/f tyre 1.6mm tread
o/s/f tyre 2mm tread
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
corrosion to rear exhaust flange
cracking in rear tyres + worn inner edge -
n/s/f tyre 1.6mm tread
o/s/f tyre 2mm tread
corrosion to rear exhaust flange
delaminating to front number plate
indicator/wiper stalks slightly lose
some judder to o/s/f brake disc
both front shocker top mounts worn - recommend replace
front number plate delaminating
indicator/wiper switch pack slightly loose
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
rear lower suspension arms inner/outer bushes separating/worn
rear upper control arm bushes heavily worn
wear to front brake discs
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm towards inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both front shocker top mounts worn - recommend replace
front number plate delaminating
indicator/wiper switch pack slightly loose
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
o/s/r tyre worn inner edge - monitor or replace
rear exhaust flange corroded / very weak - just starting to blow- recommend repair
rear lower suspension arms inner/outer bushes separating/worn
rear upper control arm bushes heavily worn
wear to front brake discs
corrosion to rear exhaust flange
delaminating to front number plate
n/s/f steering rack boot splitting/weakening
n/s/r upper control arm inner bush heavily worn
perishing/splitting to both front ball joint rubbers
slight n/s steering rack leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
corrosion to rear exhaust flange
delaminating to front number plate
n/s/f steering rack boot splitting/weakening
n/s/r upper control arm inner bush heavily worn
perishing/splitting to both front ball joint rubbers
slight n/s steering rack leak
front registration plate delaminating
nearside rear upper control arm inner bush seperating
offside rear lower main arm outer bush seperating
rear registration plate delaminating - recommend replace
delaminating to rear number plate - recommend replace
n/s/r upper control arm inner bush heavily perished
some corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe above fuel tank
some wear to rear brake discs
wear/corrosion to o/s/r brake disc
rear number plate delaminating
some rear brake judder
wear to all brake discs
wear to n/s/r upper control arm bush
wear to o/s/f shocker top mounting
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear number plate delaminating
some rear brake judder
wear to all brake discs
wear to both front shocker top mountings
wear to n/s/r upper control arm bush
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YT52 USM is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 YT52 USM, 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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YT52 USM is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2002.
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