2001 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · NL51 TUH
2001 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 85,180 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL51 TUH Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2011
- 85,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL51 TUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo S40 (NL51 TUH) between October 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
NL51 TUH Mileage History
- 12/10/200652,951 mi
- 12/10/200761,929 mi+8,978 mi
- 12/10/200761,929 mi
- 23/09/200866,167 mi+4,238 mi
- 15/10/200972,381 mi+6,214 mi
- 07/10/201079,749 mi+7,368 mi
- 07/10/201079,749 mi
- 26/09/201185,180 mi+5,431 mi
- 26/09/201185,180 mi
Average of roughly 6,504 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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