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YY02 EPU

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,517 mi
Last recorded35,517 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 EPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 35,517 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 35,516 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 31,934 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 28,885 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 28,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 25,662 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 22,341 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 22,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 20,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,905 miles

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

n/s/f +o/s/f+ o/s/r tyres have small cracks in tread

Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,555 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,129 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,900 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,366 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,189 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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YY02 EPU is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YY02 EPU, 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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YY02 EPU is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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