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AE51 NBX

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,964 mi
Last recorded102,964 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 102,964 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 102,954 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 89,887 miles

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

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

nearside front beam pattern slightly to high

offside front beam pattern slightly to low

offside front top shock mount noisy

offside rear secondary tail light not working

rear discs scored

Pass 2 Apr 2011 89,887 miles

nearside front beam pattern slightly to high

offside front beam pattern slightly to low

offside front top shock mount noisy

offside rear secondary tail light not working

rear discs scored

Pass 10 Apr 2010 78,348 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 66,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,149 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 58,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,508 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,232 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AE51 NBX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 96,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 NBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE51 NBX?

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What year was AE51 NBX registered?

AE51 NBX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 February 2002.

Is AE51 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 NBX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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