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YT52 USM

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

201,922 mi
Last recorded201,922 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 USM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 201,922 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 201,922 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 200,212 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 200,158 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 197,027 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 197,027 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 195,210 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 185,840 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 185,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 177,761 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

delaminating to front number plate

indicator/wiper stalks slightly lose

some judder to o/s/f brake disc

Pass 16 Dec 2016 163,571 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 163,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 147,563 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 147,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 133,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 119,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 100,230 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 100,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,208 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 85,208 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 70,265 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 70,264 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,324 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 60,320 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,053 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,734 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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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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