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AE02 NRV

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,543 mi
Last recorded168,543 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 168,543 miles

Both rear and offside front brake backplates corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 165,030 miles

Both rear and off side front brake back plates corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 159,399 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 157,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 154,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 153,033 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 150,850 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 147,897 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 145,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 142,935 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 139,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 135,744 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2006 93,931 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

numberplates starting to seporate

Pass 8 May 2006 93,931 miles

numberplates starting to seporate

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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AE02 NRV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AE02 NRV, 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 AE02 NRV registered?

AE02 NRV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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