MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit
Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded
Rear brake pads worn low
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit
Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded
Rear brake pads worn low
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s effort lower (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s effort lower (3.7.B.5b)
fuel cap seal deteriorated
rear suspension lower tie bar bushes deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
The engine is noisey on idle
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
The engine is noisey
slight splitting on rear suspention arm bushes
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight splitting on rear suspention arm bushes
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE52 OBU is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 FE52 OBU, 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 FE52 OBU registered?
FE52 OBU is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2002.
Is FE52 OBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE52 OBU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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