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SM61 HBE

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 HBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 87,455 miles

Offside Front driveshaft bearing noisy

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2026 87,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front driveshaft bearing noisy

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 74,877 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 74,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Drivers jet faulty, passenger jet not reaching screen (3.5 (a))

Rear seats loaded, belts not tested

Pass 18 Apr 2024 66,736 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 66,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Washers only just provide enough liquid on screen

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 60,038 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 48,501 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,214 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 46,214 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking From piston seal. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 38,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 33,197 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,329 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 23,062 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,759 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SM61 HBE is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM61 HBE, 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 SM61 HBE registered?

SM61 HBE is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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