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SM61 HBJ

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,836 mi
Last recorded91,836 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 HBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 91,836 miles

Central Front radiator core support corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 91,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front radiator core support corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 85,612 miles

Central Front radiator support corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,334 miles

Front both front tyres showing signs of wear inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,100 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 76,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres down too2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,230 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,931 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 65,890 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,216 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,826 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,208 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,845 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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SM61 HBJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

SM61 HBJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is SM61 HBJ safe to buy?

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