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SG61 LFX

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,952 mi
Last recorded69,952 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 LFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,384 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,421 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,899 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn to 0 on inside edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall,not deep enough to reach ply or cords though.

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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SG61 LFX is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG61 LFX, 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 SG61 LFX registered?

SG61 LFX is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is SG61 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG61 LFX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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