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VE52 FKK

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,915 mi
Last recorded125,915 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 FKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 125,915 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 125,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 120,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 110,903 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 101,435 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 101,431 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,277 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 81,815 miles

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

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

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

service light on

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,815 miles

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

service light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,563 miles

Both front tyres tread low.

OSF wiper splitting at ends but still effective.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 49,560 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres tread low.

OSF wiper splitting at ends but still effective.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,191 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,798 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,112 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 25,211 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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VE52 FKK is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FKK, 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 VE52 FKK registered?

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

Is VE52 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 FKK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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