2001 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · CP51 ABF
2001 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 51,097 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP51 ABF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 51,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP51 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo S40 (CP51 ABF) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
CP51 ABF Mileage History
- 19/08/202250,216 mi
- 08/09/202350,726 mi+510 mi
- 05/09/202451,097 mi+371 mi
Average of roughly 430 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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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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