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EA61 CGZ

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,105 mi
Last recorded66,105 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 CGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 66,105 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,069 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in outer wall but no cords exposed. Advise replace.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 28,556 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 28,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f side repeater caseing missing/damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2015 16,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 15,876 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 15,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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EA61 CGZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EA61 CGZ, 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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What year was EA61 CGZ registered?

EA61 CGZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is EA61 CGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 CGZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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