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AE51 NBZ

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,587 mi
Last recorded84,587 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 78,247 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 78,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 69,631 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,198 miles

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

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

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 NBZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE51 NBZ?

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What year was AE51 NBZ registered?

AE51 NBZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 February 2002.

Is AE51 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 NBZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE51 NBZ have outstanding finance?

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