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DA52 FMY

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,742 mi
Last recorded124,742 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 FMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 124,742 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 124,659 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 117,561 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 109,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 109,296 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 102,034 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,500 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 96,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 87,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 79,185 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,308 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 73,240 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2007 66,866 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2006 56,632 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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DA52 FMY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA52 FMY, 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 DA52 FMY registered?

DA52 FMY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is DA52 FMY safe to buy?

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