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LM61 RHU

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,267 mi
Last recorded174,267 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 RHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 174,267 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 174,266 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 161,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 138,697 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 138,696 miles

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

Front All outline marker lamps not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 120,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 120,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,349 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,436 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 87,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,726 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,160 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 68,524 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 68,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,181 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,919 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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LM61 RHU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LM61 RHU, 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 LM61 RHU registered?

LM61 RHU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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