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FE52 RYA

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,221 mi
Last recorded113,221 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 RYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,933 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSF brake has lower effort than OSF. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF has fluid leak and poor damping /weak etc. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides top suspension rubber mountings/bushes worn/have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 103,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft boot starting to split.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 100,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 100,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 96,858 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 93,169 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,205 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,077 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 77,911 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,602 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,446 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,954 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 RYA is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

FE52 RYA is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FE52 RYA safe to buy?

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