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YX52 PBV

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,619 mi
Last recorded109,619 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 PBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,268 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 107,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 99,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,032 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 95,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,188 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 86,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 77,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,484 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 68,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,187 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 37,661 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 PBV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PBV, 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 PBV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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