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YX02 XFV

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,951 mi
Last recorded163,951 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 XFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 163,951 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 163,945 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 158,097 miles

egr valve broken off main body

front arb link not centralised..o/s arb link close to subframe

n/s/r arb link worn

o/s cv boot weeping

o/s/r inner tail lamp inop

p/s pipes weeping reservoir area

Pass 9 Sep 2011 154,564 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes and washers worn

Fail 8 Sep 2011 154,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes and washers worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 150,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 142,356 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 136,608 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 132,213 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 132,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 128,096 miles

Offside front seatbelt frayed

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 XFV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX02 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

YX02 XFV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is YX02 XFV safe to buy?

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