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SV61 ORU

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,775 mi
Last recorded99,775 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 ORU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 93,245 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing at central join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just met at 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 93,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing at central join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just met at 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,729 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 76,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 71,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,803 miles

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,094 miles

Parking aid fault warning displayed on cluster.

Unable to access boot.Boot lid not opening

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 ORU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ORU, 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 SV61 ORU registered?

SV61 ORU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SV61 ORU safe to buy?

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