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CV61 YUU

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,483 mi
Last recorded110,483 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 110,483 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 110,483 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 110,363 miles

almost no reserve travel in parking lever

Fail 3 Sep 2020 110,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

almost no reserve travel in parking lever

Fail 20 Aug 2020 110,359 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))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Little reserve travel in parkbrake lever.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lense damaged.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 109,158 miles

Rear corrosion on suspension components

Fail 13 Aug 2019 109,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear corrosion on suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,039 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 96,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,755 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 71,755 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,918 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers worn

Fail 24 Jul 2015 21,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wipers worn

Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,337 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/5mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/3/4mm

Fail 12 Nov 2014 18,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 18,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YUU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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