2002 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · YY52 BXF
2002 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 95,327 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY52 BXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 95,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY52 BXF 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 (YY52 BXF) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
YY52 BXF Mileage History
- 08/06/202390,556 mi
- 18/06/202493,507 mi+2,951 mi
- 24/06/202493,520 mi+13 mi
- 07/06/202594,924 mi+1,404 mi
- 23/06/202595,327 mi+403 mi
Average of roughly 2,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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