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AE51 NBD

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,242 mi
Last recorded121,242 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 121,242 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 121,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 110,372 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes are coated in grease

Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 89,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 70,265 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 70,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,760 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 49,707 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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AE51 NBD is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE51 NBD, 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 AE51 NBD registered?

AE51 NBD is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is AE51 NBD safe to buy?

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