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GJ61 HNB

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,129 mi
Last recorded96,129 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HNB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 96,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,044 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 92,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 88,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 83,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 79,446 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,869 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 69,865 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,822 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,066 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 30,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 21,796 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,306 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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GJ61 HNB is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ61 HNB, 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 GJ61 HNB registered?

GJ61 HNB is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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