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YY02 POJ

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,578 mi
Last recorded71,578 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 POJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,578 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 71,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,626 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 63,514 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,542 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2017 62,542 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,049 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 61,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,155 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 57,071 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 May 2014 57,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,708 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 47,782 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,145 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,909 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 37,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,797 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 POJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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