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FE52 XPS

2002 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,430 mi
Last recorded122,430 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 XPS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 122,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,042 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,427 miles

Offside front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2011 83,427 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,938 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,582 miles

s/r/s light on

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs warning light on

Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,771 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 21,408 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 XPS is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red 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 FE52 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

FE52 XPS is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is FE52 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 XPS 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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