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SL61 CBU

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,888 mi
Last recorded64,888 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 CBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 64,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 64,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 52,473 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 5 Nov 2021 52,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,296 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

BOTH TYRES ON NEAR SIDE OUTER WALLS HEAVILY SCUFFED

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

Rear EXHAUST PIPE DAMAGED

Fail 13 Jul 2019 36,065 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

BOTH TYRES ON NEAR SIDE OUTER WALLS HEAVILY SCUFFED

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST PIPE DAMAGED

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,680 miles

Central Rear tyre has cut in sidewall close to cords

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall close to cords

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge also very close to legal limit

Fail 10 Jul 2018 22,680 miles

Central Rear tyre has cut in sidewall close to cords

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall close to cords

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

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge also very close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,477 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 10,504 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 8,626 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 CBU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL61 CBU, 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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SL61 CBU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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