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SV61 HHG

2011 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,383 mi
Last recorded110,383 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 HHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 110,383 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear silencer mount broken but secure

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator brackets corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2026 110,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear silencer mount broken but secure

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator brackets corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 104,218 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank straps corroded but not excessively

general underbody surface corrosion

radiator support corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts,bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank straps corroded but not excessively.

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged very corroded,underside. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator support corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer mount broken,secure.

Fail 9 Mar 2024 93,155 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arms,rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts,bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank straps corroded but not excessively.

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged very corroded,underside. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator support corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer mount broken,secure.

Pass 4 Mar 2023 80,118 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,951 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,384 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 66,384 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,424 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 53,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 40,308 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 40,308 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides front arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 10,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 6,102 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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SV61 HHG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV61 HHG, 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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SV61 HHG is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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