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AE51 NCF

2002 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 135,116 miles

Body corrosion

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2016 127,202 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 127,193 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 120,489 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Slight vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2014 112,694 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Vehicle structure (chassis) has corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2014 107,476 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 107,352 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,238 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r disc cover deterated

Pass 19 Jan 2012 100,807 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 95,566 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 86,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,173 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 81,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 73,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,109 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,796 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 60,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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 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 NCF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NCF, 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 NCF registered?

AE51 NCF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AE51 NCF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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