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SL61 LHA

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,587 mi
Last recorded176,587 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 LHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 176,587 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 163,481 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 149,940 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 137,310 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 125,300 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 113,112 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 102,618 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,918 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,992 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,389 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,338 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,309 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,559 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 LHA is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LHA, 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 SL61 LHA?

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What year was SL61 LHA registered?

SL61 LHA is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is SL61 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 LHA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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