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DV61 HVR

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,011 mi
Last recorded108,011 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 HVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 108,011 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 100,702 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,607 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fuel injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 70,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fuel injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 67,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear ,outer protectors cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 67,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted not secure to suspension strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear ,outer protectors cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 51,840 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished and stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,374 miles

Rear tyres perished outer walls and treads are stepping inner third

Fail 11 Jan 2017 46,374 miles

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

Rear tyres perished outer walls and treads are stepping inner third

Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 37,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,605 miles

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

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

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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DV61 HVR is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DV61 HVR, 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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DV61 HVR is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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