2020 Nissan E-NV200 Electric · DV20 VPU
2020 Nissan E-NV200 (electric). First registered 05 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 62,499 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN E-NV200
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV20 VPU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 62,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV20 VPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Nissan E-Nv200 (DV20 VPU) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DV20 VPU Mileage History
- 03/06/202341,073 mi
- 06/06/202341,073 mi
- 31/05/202448,725 mi+7,652 mi
- 04/06/202562,499 mi+13,774 mi
Average of roughly 10,686 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan e-NV200
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: NISSAN E-NV200
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- High-voltage traction battery capacity loss and passive thermal throttling(Serious)
The e-NV200 (both 24 kWh and 40 kWh versions) utilizes a passively air-cooled lithium-ion traction battery located beneath the cargo floor, lacking active liquid cooling or refrigeration. In intensive commercial delivery duty, sustained motorway cruising combined with repeated DC fast-charging (CHAdeMO) quickly raises cell temperatures above 45°C. To protect cell health, the Battery Management System (BMS) severely throttles rapid charging speeds down from 46 kW to 12–18 kW ('Rapidgate'), substantially lengthening commercial turnaround times. Repeated thermal stress also accelerates irreversible battery capacity loss, visible via lost capacity bars on the cluster gauge and reducing real-world winter range to 60–80 miles on 40 kWh models and 30–45 miles on early 24 kWh vans.
- 12-volt auxiliary battery discharge causing failure to start(Moderate)
Although equipped with a large high-voltage lithium-ion propulsion battery, the e-NV200 depends entirely on a standard 12V lead-acid auxiliary battery to power the onboard control units (VCM and BCM) and energise the high-voltage safety contactors. Frequent short delivery stops, leaving the van parked in accessory mode, or continuous parasitic draw from commercial telematics equipment drains the small 12V unit. If 12V terminal voltage drops below approximately 10.5V, the high-voltage contactors cannot pull in, the van refuses to switch into 'READY' drive mode, the gear selector stays locked in Park, and a cascade of spurious warning lights appear across the binnacle.
- On-Board Charger (OBC) and Power Delivery Module failure preventing AC charging(Serious)
The integrated AC on-board charger (housed within the Power Delivery Module / PDM beneath the bonnet) can develop internal component failure, including degraded high-voltage smoothing capacitors, blown internal safety fuses, or short-circuited rectifier diodes. When the OBC fails, the vehicle completely rejects AC charging from domestic 3-pin trickle cables, dedicated home wallboxes, or public Type 2 destination charge points, often tripping the home or commercial depot RCD consumer unit instantly upon connection. DC rapid charging via the front CHAdeMO port typically remains operational because it feeds directly to the traction battery, bypassing the internal AC charger. Main dealer replacement of the entire PDM assembly is expensive, though independent EV electronics specialists provide component-level board repairs.
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- High-voltage traction battery capacity loss and passive thermal throttlingSerious
The e-NV200 (both 24 kWh and 40 kWh versions) utilizes a passively air-cooled lithium-ion traction battery located beneath the cargo floor, lacking active liquid cooling or refrigeration. In intensive commercial delivery duty, sustained motorway cruising combined with repeated DC fast-charging (CHAdeMO) quickly raises cell temperatures above 45°C. To protect cell health, the Battery Management System (BMS) severely throttles rapid charging speeds down from 46 kW to 12–18 kW ('Rapidgate'), substantially lengthening commercial turnaround times. Repeated thermal stress also accelerates irreversible battery capacity loss, visible via lost capacity bars on the cluster gauge and reducing real-world winter range to 60–80 miles on 40 kWh models and 30–45 miles on early 24 kWh vans.
- 12-volt auxiliary battery discharge causing failure to startModerate
Although equipped with a large high-voltage lithium-ion propulsion battery, the e-NV200 depends entirely on a standard 12V lead-acid auxiliary battery to power the onboard control units (VCM and BCM) and energise the high-voltage safety contactors. Frequent short delivery stops, leaving the van parked in accessory mode, or continuous parasitic draw from commercial telematics equipment drains the small 12V unit. If 12V terminal voltage drops below approximately 10.5V, the high-voltage contactors cannot pull in, the van refuses to switch into 'READY' drive mode, the gear selector stays locked in Park, and a cascade of spurious warning lights appear across the binnacle.
- On-Board Charger (OBC) and Power Delivery Module failure preventing AC chargingSerious
The integrated AC on-board charger (housed within the Power Delivery Module / PDM beneath the bonnet) can develop internal component failure, including degraded high-voltage smoothing capacitors, blown internal safety fuses, or short-circuited rectifier diodes. When the OBC fails, the vehicle completely rejects AC charging from domestic 3-pin trickle cables, dedicated home wallboxes, or public Type 2 destination charge points, often tripping the home or commercial depot RCD consumer unit instantly upon connection. DC rapid charging via the front CHAdeMO port typically remains operational because it feeds directly to the traction battery, bypassing the internal AC charger. Main dealer replacement of the entire PDM assembly is expensive, though independent EV electronics specialists provide component-level board repairs.
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