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CE52 FYX

2002 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,050 mi
Last recorded127,050 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 FYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 127,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 127,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,185 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f marker light inop

Fail 13 Sep 2013 117,185 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f marker light inop

Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 111,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 105,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Fail 16 Sep 2009 84,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,394 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 32,278 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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CE52 FYX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE52 FYX, 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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What year was CE52 FYX registered?

CE52 FYX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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