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OU61 AEJ

2011 Volvo 400 Series

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,522 mi
Last recorded129,522 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 AEJ
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 129,522 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 129,317 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 128,997 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged and inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded slightly on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,312 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 126,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 114,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 114,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,394 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,547 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 92,538 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,623 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,174 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 49,968 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,653 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?

Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,034
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
64,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,153
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,058
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,487
position lamp(s) not working 14,771
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,617
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OU61 AEJ is a 2011 Volvo 400 Series in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volvo 400 Series fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU61 AEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU61 AEJ registered?

OU61 AEJ is a 2011 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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