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CP61 MHJ

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,625 mi
Last recorded56,625 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 MHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 56,625 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 56,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 54,960 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 54,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 53,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,760 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 72,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% out of balance on increase of pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,117 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% on increase of pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,534 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,073 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 40,979 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,070 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CP61 MHJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 76,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP61 MHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP61 MHJ registered?

CP61 MHJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is CP61 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 MHJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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