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YY02 LHL

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,040 mi
Last recorded131,040 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 LHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2011 131,040 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 120,446 miles

front bumper damage

Fail 1 Sep 2009 114,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 114,539 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,080 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 80,016 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 80,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 LHL is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YY02 LHL, 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 LHL is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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