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This 2002 VOLVO S40 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 160,571 miles 9 months ago on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 09:21.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

YH52LVJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 2026160,571 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Rusty Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Play In Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 20241ST OCTOBER 2025153,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 20231ST OCTOBER 2024147,720 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MINOR - Central Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chips Center (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20221ST OCTOBER 2023140,792 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 2022140,698 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 20211ST OCTOBER 2022133,970 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning Offside Inner, Nearside Outer Rear Sidelights Inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20201ST OCTOBER 2021126,936 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Corroded At Mount Slight Leak (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 2020126,830 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Brake Fluid Contaminated (1.8 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Corroded At Mount Slight Leak (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 20191ST OCTOBER 2020118,632 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chips In Centre Of Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Both Front And Rear (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Slight Seeping Of Oil, Not Otherwise Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure
  7. MINOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20181ST OCTOBER 2019109,500 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Chips In Windscreen
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 2018109,357 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Chips In Windscreen
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20171ST OCTOBER 2018101,588 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' X2 (8.3.1d)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Nsf Inner Cv Boot Leaking
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 2017101,586 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  10. ADVISORY - Central Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' X2 (8.3.1d)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Nsf Inner Cv Boot Leaking
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201629TH SEPTEMBER 201793,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 201693,596 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201528TH SEPTEMBER 201685,807 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seatbelt Not Tested Due To Child Seat Fitted.
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seatbelt Not Tested Due To Child Seat Fitted.
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201585,807 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seatbelt Not Tested Due To Child Seat Fitted.
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seatbelt Not Tested Due To Child Seat Fitted.
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201428TH SEPTEMBER 201577,967 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nsr Tyre Cracking Along Tread But Not Showing Ply Or Cords
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 201477,967 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nsr Tyre Cracking Along Tread But Not Showing Ply Or Cords
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201328TH SEPTEMBER 201470,756 MI
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 201370,754 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201228TH SEPTEMBER 201365,161 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Adult Seat Belt Not Checked Due To Child Seat Being Fitted
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Adult Seat Belt Not Checked Due To Child Seat Being Fitted
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201265,161 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  7. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Adult Seat Belt Not Checked Due To Child Seat Being Fitted
  8. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Adult Seat Belt Not Checked Due To Child Seat Being Fitted
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201128TH SEPTEMBER 201258,735 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 201158,734 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201028TH SEPTEMBER 201151,632 MI
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 200928TH SEPTEMBER 201041,907 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 200828TH SEPTEMBER 200933,605 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 200728TH SEPTEMBER 200828,023 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 200628TH SEPTEMBER 200723,463 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YH52LVJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

YH52LVJ MOT Comments

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YH52LVJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 160,571 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,981 miles

YH52LVJ FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration YH52LVJ was manufactured on Monday 23rd September 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 160,571 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 6,981 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YH52LVJ has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 81 Advisories, 10 PRS Notices, 10 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does YH52LVJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 16th June 2026 YH52LVJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YH52LVJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 16th June 2026 YH52LVJ does have Tax. Read more

When does YH52LVJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YH52LVJ will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YH52LVJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YH52LVJ will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. Read more

When did YH52LVJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YH52LVJ was on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 09:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YH52LVJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for YH52LVJ we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YH52LVJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for YH52LVJ we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YH52LVJ?

YH52LVJ is registered as a 2002 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has YH52LVJ done?

The odometer reading for YH52LVJ at the last MOT in September 2025 was 160,571 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,981 miles per year. Read more

How old is YH52LVJ?

The vehicle YH52LVJ was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Monday 23rd September 2002. Read more

What colour is YH52LVJ?

The official colour of YH52LVJ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does YH52LVJ have?

YH52LVJ has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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