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SM61 HBG

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,944 mi
Last recorded111,944 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 HBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 111,944 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 111,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 107,615 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 96,160 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,471 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 85,124 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 85,119 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,142 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,081 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,862 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 47,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,452 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 26,602 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HBG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 HBG, 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 SM61 HBG registered?

SM61 HBG is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is SM61 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 HBG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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