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SP61 UHD

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,859 mi
Last recorded72,859 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 UHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,859 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 72,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 64,905 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 54,818 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 49,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 48,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 47,508 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2019 44,893 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2018 41,143 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 May 2017 38,080 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 38,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 36,045 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,671 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,427 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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SP61 UHD is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP61 UHD, 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 SP61 UHD registered?

SP61 UHD is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is SP61 UHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 UHD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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