2001 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · GY51 KAJ
2001 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 127,667 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY51 KAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 127,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY51 KAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo S40 (GY51 KAJ) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
GY51 KAJ Mileage History
- 12/03/2022106,155 mi
- 11/03/2023117,449 mi+11,294 mi
- 16/03/2024125,223 mi+7,774 mi
- 15/03/2025126,483 mi+1,260 mi
- 14/03/2026127,667 mi+1,184 mi
Average of roughly 5,371 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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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