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CY61 HGU

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,967 mi
Last recorded67,967 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 HGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,967 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 67,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 61,227 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 56,609 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 52,453 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 48,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 46,203 miles

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2018 40,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 33,377 miles

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2016 26,928 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 20,961 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 14,349 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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CY61 HGU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CY61 HGU, 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 CY61 HGU registered?

CY61 HGU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is CY61 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 HGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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