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SG61 LFZ

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,550 mi
Last recorded122,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 LFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 122,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 109,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroding away

Pass 29 Jul 2022 101,180 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

OSF shock absorber dust cover split

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust brackets corroding away

Slight corrosion on Rear coil springs

Slight corrosion on Rear subframe

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,749 miles

Exhaust brackets corroding

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

OSF shock absorber dust cover split

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on Rear coil springs

Slight corrosion on Rear sub frame

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,606 miles

Exhaust brackets corroding away

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

Nearside Rear Slight stepping in tyre tread

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight, from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on rear sub-frame

Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust brackets corroding away

Nearside Front Brake disc discoloured

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

Nearside Rear Slight stepping in tyre tread

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight, from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on rear sub-frame

Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,703 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust brackets ccorroding

Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,075 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded away but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion on exhaust system

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,062 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 42,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 29,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,256 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 28,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LFZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFZ, 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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SG61 LFZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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