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FP52 UBX

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,520 mi
Last recorded92,520 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 UBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 79,254 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 79,154 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 75,534 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,478 miles

advise hand brake lever high

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,210 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 67,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,434 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 63,434 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,572 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 56,173 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,434 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,788 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 48,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,194 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,559 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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FP52 UBX is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FP52 UBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP52 UBX?

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What year was FP52 UBX registered?

FP52 UBX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is FP52 UBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 UBX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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