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YX52 PBO

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,726 mi
Last recorded103,726 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 PBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,726 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 98,063 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front side marker lamp damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2014 91,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front side marker lamp damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,074 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 80,289 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 80,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,200 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,595 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 63,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,170 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,360 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidwall cut and glued

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,338 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 17,381 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 PBO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

YX52 PBO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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