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SL61 EBD

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,228 mi
Last recorded79,228 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 79,228 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,193 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to feather on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,003 miles

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy (centre bearing)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,532 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,610 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,395 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,623 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,877 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,162 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 19,445 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 EBD is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SL61 EBD, 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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What year was SL61 EBD registered?

SL61 EBD is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is SL61 EBD safe to buy?

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