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SB61 LGG

2011 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,307 mi
Last recorded55,307 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 LGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,307 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2022 55,292 miles

Emissions not tested Engine kept stalling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Door mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,373 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 48,373 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 46,922 miles

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2020 49,622 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2019 45,457 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 18 Oct 2019 45,454 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,137 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,376 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,997 miles

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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SB61 LGG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB61 LGG, 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 SB61 LGG registered?

SB61 LGG is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is SB61 LGG safe to buy?

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