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YX02 WJY

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,790 mi
Last recorded120,790 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 WJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 120,790 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 120,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 117,785 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 117,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 105,984 miles

rear brake disc worn but not excessive

Fail 3 Aug 2010 105,984 miles

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

rear brake disc worn but not excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,755 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 86,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

suspect rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Aug 2008 70,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,671 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,649 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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YX02 WJY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX02 WJY, 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 YX02 WJY registered?

YX02 WJY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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