2002 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · CE52 EUC
2002 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 158,952 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE52 EUC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2023
- 158,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE52 EUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo S40 (CE52 EUC) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
CE52 EUC Mileage History
- 13/09/2022158,240 mi
- 14/09/2022158,243 mi+3 mi
- 13/09/2023158,951 mi+708 mi
- 15/09/2023158,952 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 708 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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