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VE52 FKD

2002 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,988 mi
Last recorded134,988 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 FKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 134,988 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 27 May 2016 128,651 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tie bar bushes unbonding

Slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 May 2015 121,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 113,497 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 113,497 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 105,996 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 97,197 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2012 97,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 85,014 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 85,407 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 72,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 59,406 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 41,271 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 30,505 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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VE52 FKD is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE52 FKD, 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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VE52 FKD is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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