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EU51 NTM

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

97,598 mi
Last recorded97,598 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 NTM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 97,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,145 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 95,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 86,062 miles

Exhaust rear flange corroded/weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 67,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged - no cords visible

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear position lamp repaired with lens tape

Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,077 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,814 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,838 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,530 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 17,530 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,035 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,665 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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EU51 NTM is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU51 NTM, 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 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU51 NTM registered?

EU51 NTM is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is EU51 NTM safe to buy?

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