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AE51 NBJ

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,600 mi
Last recorded158,600 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 158,600 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 151,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 142,212 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 142,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 123,374 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 123,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 108,854 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 88,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 72,267 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 72,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2005 52,734 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 NBJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

AE51 NBJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is AE51 NBJ safe to buy?

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