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YX52 HVW

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 HVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 89,069 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 84,044 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 81,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,117 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 71,431 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 66,687 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 62,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,813 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 58,813 miles

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

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

o/s/f disc pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,387 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,973 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,946 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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YX52 HVW is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YX52 HVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX52 HVW registered?

YX52 HVW is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YX52 HVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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