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FA52 VEB

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

166,774 mi
Last recorded166,774 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VEB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 166,774 miles

Fuel hose insecure Rear Filler Neck Pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By Engine Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody Corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2024 164,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox join. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 164,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox join. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 156,079 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and close to legal limit (205/50/R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL suspension mountings corroded but NO HOLES could be made at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 156,071 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and close to legal limit (205/50/R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL suspension mountings corroded but NO HOLES could be made at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 144,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cracks on tyre show age related deterioration (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 144,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cracks on tyre show age related deterioration (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 133,407 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Through Out (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust Corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 133,393 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near & Off Side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Near & Off Side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Through Out (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust Corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 133,376 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split no longer prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipes along side of fuel tank (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split no longer prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipes along side of fuel tank (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 122,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 111,627 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 111,627 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,221 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,625 miles

small chip to windscreen(drivers side )

Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,185 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front vallancr has accident damage

Fail 30 Jan 2014 69,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front vallancr has accident damage

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,395 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 63,395 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,348 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 54,064 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,881 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 47,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,758 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,034 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,688 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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FA52 VEB is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FA52 VEB, 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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FA52 VEB is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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