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FB52 DAO

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,634 mi
Last recorded134,634 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 134,634 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 128,789 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 128,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,378 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 114,378 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 108,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Dec 2011 98,845 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,162 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,243 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,048 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 51,396 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,152 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,981 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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FB52 DAO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FB52 DAO, 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

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What year was FB52 DAO registered?

FB52 DAO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FB52 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 DAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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