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EA52 FLM

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,760 mi
Last recorded129,760 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 FLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 129,760 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 129,756 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2013 126,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 122,313 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 118,192 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 114,019 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 108,886 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 102,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,700 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 48,170 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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EA52 FLM is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA52 FLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA52 FLM?

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What year was EA52 FLM registered?

EA52 FLM is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is EA52 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 FLM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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