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ET51 GXM

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,721 mi
Last recorded131,721 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 GXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 131,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 131,719 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 128,797 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 128,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 126,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 116,815 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 116,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 113,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,453 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 106,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,542 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,334 miles

Offside Front side marker light n/w

Fail 14 Jan 2016 98,334 miles

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

Offside Front side marker light n/w

Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,966 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,570 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 79,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,203 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 72,203 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,134 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 57,134 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,480 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 51,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,354 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,215 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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ET51 GXM is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET51 GXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET51 GXM registered?

ET51 GXM is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is ET51 GXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 GXM shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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