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LR61 ECX

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,330 mi
Last recorded92,330 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 ECX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 92,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 86,065 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,963 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 77,084 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 77,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,976 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 71,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,364 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 6 Sep 2021 66,361 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,629 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,911 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,061 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,922 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,170 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,283 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 20,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LR61 ECX is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR61 ECX, 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 LR61 ECX?

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What year was LR61 ECX registered?

LR61 ECX is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is LR61 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 ECX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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