2002 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · FL52 WBW
2002 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 106,905 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL52 WBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2022
- 106,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL52 WBW 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 (FL52 WBW) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FL52 WBW Mileage History
- 26/11/202198,834 mi
- 06/12/202198,972 mi+138 mi
- 07/12/2022106,905 mi+7,933 mi
- 07/12/2022106,905 mi
Average of roughly 7,838 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
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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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