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FE52 RXZ

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,894 mi
Last recorded106,894 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 RXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 106,894 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,083 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated BONNET RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN - STILL ABLE TO OPEN BONNET (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 96,338 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 96,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,107 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 91,107 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,764 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 87,764 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,409 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,959 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,042 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,736 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,287 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,575 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 45,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,894 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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FE52 RXZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

FE52 RXZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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