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GF61 LCP

2011 Volvo S40

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,969 mi
Last recorded157,969 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 LCP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 157,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 149,389 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 135,209 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 122,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 103,460 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 87,642 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,106 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 81,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 75,149 miles

Both front tyres are worn to second stage rubber on the inner edge!

Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,337 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 70,337 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,915 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,203 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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GF61 LCP is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF61 LCP, 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 GF61 LCP registered?

GF61 LCP is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is GF61 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 LCP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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