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OU61 HCV

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,337 mi
Last recorded76,337 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 HCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,337 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 76,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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OU61 HCV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OU61 HCV, 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

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What year was OU61 HCV registered?

OU61 HCV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is OU61 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU61 HCV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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