2002 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · YY02 AAE
2002 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 53,338 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY02 AAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 53,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YY02 AAE Mileage History
- 17/10/202245,320 mi
- 18/10/202349,954 mi+4,634 mi
- 09/11/202452,581 mi+2,627 mi
- 22/11/202452,600 mi+19 mi
- 05/11/202553,338 mi+738 mi
Average of roughly 2,627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY02 AAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo S40 (YY02 AAE) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg at rear (7.1.1”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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