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LV60 HBB

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,452 mi
Last recorded144,452 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV60 HBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 144,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 144,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,196 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,640 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 114,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,037 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,178 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 66,772 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,679 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 39,679 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 36,301 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 29,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 29,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,342 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 23,342 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 17,390 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 13,753 miles

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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LV60 HBB is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV60 HBB, 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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LV60 HBB is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2011.

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