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RV61 OET

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 OET
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 110,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Nov 2025 110,212 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,961 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 98,961 miles

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

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

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Dec 2024 98,945 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,619 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 84,619 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,015 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 77,107 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,415 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 75,415 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 69,257 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 63,637 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,313 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 57,313 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 51,036 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 51,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

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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RV61 OET is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RV61 OET, 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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RV61 OET is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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