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SY51 VBA

2001 Volvo S40 · Petrol · 1588cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1588cc
ColourGrey
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 S40 Petrol 1588cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 66,302 miles on the clock, averaging 4,288 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY51 VBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,288

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,302 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,288
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 VBA 37k45k52k59k66k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,302 miles
Since last MOT+10,324 miles
PASS
Mileage55,978 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,894 miles
Since last MOT+9,948 miles
PASS
Mileage45,946 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,944 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
PASS
Mileage45,830 miles
Since last MOT+2,019 miles
PASS
Mileage43,811 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,841 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage37,259 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 VBA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1588cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 VBA

What car is SY51 VBA?

SY51 VBA is an grey Volvo S40, petrol (1588cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SY51 VBA?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 VBA was 66,302 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 VBA passed its MOT?

SY51 VBA has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2013.

Is SY51 VBA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 VBA 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 SY51 VBA?

SY51 VBA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.