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AE51 NCU

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,961 mi
Last recorded68,961 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 68,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly damaged lens (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 68,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly damaged lens (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 65,870 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 64,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,794 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 63,268 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 63,268 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,775 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,249 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 62,249 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,365 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 61,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,674 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,880 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,880 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,587 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,056 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

OSF tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,164 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 55,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,421 miles

Nearside front Tyre worn low inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 52,421 miles

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

Nearside front Tyre worn low inner edge

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,055 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 50,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,156 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,442 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 NCU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

AE51 NCU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is AE51 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 NCU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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