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YX52 LXG

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,350 mi
Last recorded123,350 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 LXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,350 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Screen blades slight smear

Fail 10 Sep 2018 123,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Screen blades slight smear

Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 108,401 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 108,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,448 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,533 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,088 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,943 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,925 miles

Both outer rear side lights innop

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,925 miles

Both outer rear side lights innop

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,653 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 36,653 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 19,333 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 LXG is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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