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FH52 HDX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,810 mi
Last recorded144,810 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 144,810 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 134,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 110,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 110,792 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 100,212 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 79,689 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,753 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 64,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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FH52 HDX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 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 FH52 HDX, 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 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH52 HDX registered?

FH52 HDX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is FH52 HDX safe to buy?

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