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SH61 GVG

2011 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,640 mi
Last recorded55,640 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 GVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 55,640 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 54,385 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,120 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 47,052 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,391 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,782 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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SH61 GVG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH61 GVG, 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

How do I check the history of SH61 GVG?

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What year was SH61 GVG registered?

SH61 GVG is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is SH61 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 GVG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH61 GVG have outstanding finance?

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