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LP60 MTX

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,808 mi
Last recorded38,808 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP60 MTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Fail 17 Mar 2025 38,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 22 Mar 2024 36,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 33,147 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 28,907 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 26,619 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 26,316 miles

Engine cover and Under-tray over fitted

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 25,181 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 22,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 19,385 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 18,532 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 18,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 10,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2014 9,248 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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LP60 MTX is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 LP60 MTX, 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 LP60 MTX registered?

LP60 MTX is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2011.

Is LP60 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP60 MTX 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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