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LO61 OSP

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,764 mi
Last recorded196,764 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 OSP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 196,764 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 196,753 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 179,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 163,887 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge.

Screw in O/S/R tyre.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Feb 2018 163,876 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn inner edge.

Screw in O/S/R tyre.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 145,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 133,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 101,337 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 101,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,817 miles

nsf wheel damaged/buckled

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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LO61 OSP is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LO61 OSP, 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

How do I check the history of LO61 OSP?

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What year was LO61 OSP registered?

LO61 OSP is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is LO61 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 OSP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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