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LS61 XVN

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,213 mi
Last recorded110,213 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 XVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,213 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 110,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,092 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 107,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,308 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 106,308 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front mounting bracket corroded off system (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Rear section above exhaust loose insecure ( Do not remove ) (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 104,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,726 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 99,722 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 88,746 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 88,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,771 miles

nsf tyre scrubbed

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,520 miles

rear oter brake pads low, unable to see the inner pads

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,331 miles

osf tyre outerwall cut, no cords showing

Fail 7 Oct 2015 53,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre outerwall cut, no cords showing

Pass 8 Oct 2014 40,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LS61 XVN is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LS61 XVN, 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 LS61 XVN registered?

LS61 XVN is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is LS61 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 XVN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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