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SL61 BZW

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,107 mi
Last recorded55,107 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 BZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 55,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 48,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 43,186 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 37,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 27,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,430 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 25,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 15,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,485 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 7,750 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 6,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 5,694 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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SL61 BZW is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SL61 BZW, 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 SL61 BZW registered?

SL61 BZW is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is SL61 BZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 BZW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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