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SO51 GLJ

2001 Volvo V40 · Petrol · 1587cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1587cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Volvo V40 Petrol 1587cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 118,656 miles on the clock, averaging 7,947 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO51 GLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,656
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,947

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,656 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,947
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO51 GLJ 29k51k74k96k119k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,656 miles
Since last MOT+16,989 miles
PASS
Mileage101,667 miles
Since last MOT+9,240 miles
PASS
Mileage92,427 miles
Since last MOT+9,832 miles
PASS
Mileage82,595 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,394 miles
Since last MOT+9,157 miles
PASS
Mileage73,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,771 miles
PASS
Mileage66,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,466 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage59,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,084 miles
PASS
Mileage52,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,300 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,867 miles
PASS
Mileage45,310 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
PASS
Mileage38,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,944 miles
PASS
Mileage31,307 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
PASS
Mileage30,446 miles
Since last MOT+1,866 miles
PASS
Mileage28,580 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 GLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1587cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SO51 GLJ

What car is SO51 GLJ?

SO51 GLJ is an black Volvo V40, petrol (1587cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2001.

What is the mileage of SO51 GLJ?

The last recorded mileage for SO51 GLJ was 118,656 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO51 GLJ passed its MOT?

SO51 GLJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2017.

Is SO51 GLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 GLJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO51 GLJ?

SO51 GLJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.