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CV61 TBU

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,399 mi
Last recorded172,399 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 TBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 172,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to go out of shape in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to go out of shape in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 171,296 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 165,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE REAR WORSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 165,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE REAR WORSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 161,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 158,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Minor play ()

Fail 25 Aug 2021 158,554 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Minor play ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 153,521 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 153,521 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 146,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 146,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 141,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 141,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 134,924 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 134,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,358 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 122,711 miles

both front tyes worn severly on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,660 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2014 109,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

sill covers fitted

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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CV61 TBU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV61 TBU, 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.

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CV61 TBU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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