The road tax status for ET51 GXM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for ET51 GXM?

The MOT for ET51 GXM is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 April 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of ET51 GXM?

The recorded mileage for ET51 GXM is 131,721 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is ET51 GXM ULEZ compliant?

No, ET51 GXM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · ET51 GXM

ET51 GXM

2002 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 131,721 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.

Make & Model: VOLVO S40
Year / Origin: 2002 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 01 Apr 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 131,721 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2002

Engine

1948cc

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ET51 GXM Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
131,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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ET51 GXM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 09:41

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo S40 (ET51 GXM) between January 2006 and April 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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ET51 GXM Mileage History

12/01/200633,215 mi
09/01/200740,354 mi+7,139 mi
24/01/200851,480 mi+11,126 mi
24/01/200851,480 mi
02/01/200957,134 mi+5,654 mi
05/01/200957,134 mi
29/01/201064,670 mi+7,536 mi
29/01/201064,670 mi
18/02/201172,203 mi+7,533 mi
18/02/201172,203 mi
07/02/201279,570 mi+7,367 mi
07/02/201279,570 mi
29/01/201385,134 mi+5,564 mi
19/02/201490,167 mi+5,033 mi
18/02/201594,966 mi+4,799 mi
14/01/201698,334 mi+3,368 mi
14/01/201698,334 mi
16/01/2017103,542 mi+5,208 mi
23/01/2018106,452 mi+2,910 mi
24/01/2018106,453 mi+1 mi
22/01/2019109,900 mi+3,447 mi
14/02/2020113,978 mi+4,078 mi
22/02/2021116,812 mi+2,834 mi
23/02/2021116,815 mi+3 mi
18/01/2022119,760 mi+2,945 mi
03/03/2023126,660 mi+6,900 mi
04/03/2024128,795 mi+2,135 mi
06/03/2024128,797 mi+2 mi
31/03/2025131,719 mi+2,922 mi
03/04/2025131,721 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 5,125 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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