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CX52 FWS

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,683 mi
Last recorded34,683 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 FWS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2011 34,683 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion nearside and offside front inner arches

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn very close to 1.5mm limit

nearside front tyre worn low/perrished

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate deteriorated

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,683 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion nearside and offside front inner arches

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn very close to 1.5mm limit

nearside front tyre worn low/perrished

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate deteriorated

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,487 miles

engine rattle

front brake discs and pads worn low

nearside front road wheel damaged

slight roughness when both front wheels rotated

Fail 12 Oct 2010 31,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

engine rattle

front brake discs and pads worn low

nearside front road wheel damaged

slight roughness when both front wheels rotated

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,937 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 28,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,546 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,269 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 15,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 10,593 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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CX52 FWS is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX52 FWS, 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 CX52 FWS registered?

CX52 FWS is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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