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RL51 BAU

2002 Volvo V40 · Petrol · 1783cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1783cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volvo V40 Petrol 1783cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 91,144 miles on the clock, averaging 2,852 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL51 BAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,852

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year224
Average per year2,852
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 BAU 48k59k70k80k91k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,144 miles
Since last MOT+224 miles
PASS
Mileage90,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,920 miles
Since last MOT+414 miles
PASS
Mileage90,506 miles
Since last MOT+378 miles
PASS
Mileage90,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,128 miles
Since last MOT+611 miles
PASS
Mileage89,517 miles
Since last MOT+786 miles
PASS
Mileage88,731 miles
Since last MOT+1,057 miles
PASS
Mileage87,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,371 miles
PASS
Mileage86,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,920 miles
PASS
Mileage84,383 miles
Since last MOT+1,810 miles
PASS
Mileage82,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage79,064 miles
Since last MOT+6,270 miles
PASS
Mileage72,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,794 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage67,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,543 miles
PASS
Mileage61,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage55,740 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage48,272 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1783cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 BAU

What car is RL51 BAU?

RL51 BAU is an grey Volvo V40, petrol (1783cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL51 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 BAU was 91,144 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 BAU passed its MOT?

RL51 BAU has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2020.

Is RL51 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 BAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL51 BAU?

RL51 BAU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.