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YW02 ACF

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,735 mi
Last recorded156,735 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 ACF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 156,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 156,735 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 155,961 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 146,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 146,280 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 135,514 miles

both sides rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 May 2011 135,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sides rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 118,566 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 109,698 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 105,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 95,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,631 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 77,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 77,737 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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YW02 ACF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YW02 ACF, 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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YW02 ACF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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