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YX52 LXN

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,494 mi
Last recorded66,494 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 LXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,494 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 66,462 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 62,481 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 62,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,770 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 53,698 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 53,698 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,654 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,845 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 29,845 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,181 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,146 miles

o/s front seat belt edge slight fraying

slight distortion on o/s front brake

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,458 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,198 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 LXN is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YX52 LXN, 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 LXN is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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