2002 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · VE52 NMA
2002 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 87,610 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VE52 NMA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 87,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VE52 NMA Mileage History
- 14/02/200620,340 mi
- 14/02/200724,840 mi+4,500 mi
- 12/02/200828,404 mi+3,564 mi
- 04/03/200932,062 mi+3,658 mi
- 04/03/200932,062 mi
- 17/03/201034,757 mi+2,695 mi
- 16/03/201136,924 mi+2,167 mi
- 16/03/201136,924 mi
- 14/03/201239,534 mi+2,610 mi
- 15/03/201342,488 mi+2,954 mi
- 18/03/201445,024 mi+2,536 mi
- 20/03/201548,847 mi+3,823 mi
- 17/03/201651,363 mi+2,516 mi
- 17/03/201754,136 mi+2,773 mi
- 29/03/201857,748 mi+3,612 mi
- 29/03/201857,749 mi+1 mi
- 26/03/201961,818 mi+4,069 mi
- 10/06/202065,469 mi+3,651 mi
- 10/06/202169,231 mi+3,762 mi
- 10/06/202169,231 mi
- 15/06/202271,725 mi+2,494 mi
- 20/06/202375,283 mi+3,558 mi
- 11/07/202375,287 mi+4 mi
- 19/07/202480,277 mi+4,990 mi
- 26/07/202480,277 mi
- 16/07/202583,174 mi+2,897 mi
- 28/08/202687,610 mi+4,436 mi
Average of roughly 3,276 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
VE52 NMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo V40 (VE52 NMA) between February 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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