2002 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · NJ52 LGU
2002 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/09/2002. Recorded mileage 182,497 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1834cc
NJ52 LGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 182,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
NJ52 LGU Mileage History
- 21/09/2023175,744 mi
- 24/09/2024179,207 mi+3,463 mi
- 28/09/2024179,248 mi+41 mi
- 25/09/2025182,441 mi+3,193 mi
- 01/10/2025182,497 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 3,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NJ52 LGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo V40 (NJ52 LGU) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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