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AE51 NBY

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,850 mi
Last recorded107,850 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 107,850 miles

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

airbag lamp on

o/s/r seat belt not tested -- child seat

Fail 1 Aug 2011 107,850 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag lamp on

o/s/r seat belt not tested -- child seat

Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,662 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 100,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,581 miles

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

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

nearside rear & offside rear tyre wearing uneven

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,290 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front wiper split

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,981 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cracked.

reea radius arm links worn.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 28,497 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 NBY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NBY, 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.

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What year was AE51 NBY registered?

AE51 NBY is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is AE51 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 NBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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