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SM61 HBK

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,388 mi
Last recorded93,388 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 HBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,388 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,117 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,105 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2019 51,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,041 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 40,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,841 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 33,841 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 21,628 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 HBK is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

SM61 HBK is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is SM61 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 HBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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