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SY61 OTZ

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,581 mi
Last recorded94,581 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 OTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 94,581 miles

rear suspension and exhuast joints rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2024 90,804 miles

all brakes worn

exhuast system rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,216 miles

exhuast system rusty

front and rear brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear shock leaking

radiator support panel rusty

rear brake pads worn and slightly rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2023 87,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhuast system rusty

front and rear brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear shock leaking

radiator support panel rusty

rear brake pads worn and slightly rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2022 83,110 miles

exhuast rusty at mounts

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

offside rear shock leaking

offside rear wheel rim damaged

radiator support rusty

rear tyres worn

Fail 25 Nov 2022 83,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhuast rusty at mounts

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

offside front wheel rim damaged

offside rear shock leaking

radiator support rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,079 miles

exhaust rusty at mounts

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

radiator support panel rusty

rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,835 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust rusty at mount

radiator support panel rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,440 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust rusty at mounts

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

radiator support rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2019 72,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust rusty at mounts

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

radiator support rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,535 miles

both front wheel rims damaged slightly

both front wishbones rear bushes perished

both rear shock absorbers damp

exhaust rusty at mounts

gearbox noisy

radiator support rusty

rear brake discs rusty and worn

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2018 67,535 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

both front wheel rims damaged slightly

both front wishbones rear bushes perished

both rear shock absorbers damp

exhaust rusty at mounts

gearbox noisy

radiator support rusty

rear brake discs rusty and worn

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,345 miles

both front wheel rims damaged

both rear shock absorbers damp

exhaust rusty at mounts

gearbox noisy

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape

radiator support rusty

rear brake discs rusty and worn

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,911 miles

both rear brake discs worn

both front wipers worn

auxilliary belt breaking up

exhaust rusty and exhaust mounts rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel rims distorted

o/s/r tyre slightly mishaped on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,261 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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SY61 OTZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey 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 SY61 OTZ, 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 SY61 OTZ registered?

SY61 OTZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is SY61 OTZ safe to buy?

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