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FB52 DDV

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,815 mi
Last recorded103,815 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DDV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine178cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 103,815 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 103,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,342 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,832 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 73,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,415 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 48,545 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 DDV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 178cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DDV, 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 DDV registered?

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

Is FB52 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 DDV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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