MOT Status
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94,581 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear suspension and exhuast joints rusty
all brakes worn
exhuast system rusty
rear suspension rusty
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
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
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
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
exhaust rusty at mounts
front and rear brake discs and pads worn
radiator support panel rusty
rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
exhaust rusty at mount
radiator support panel rusty
rear brake discs rusty
both front tyres worn on inner edges
exhaust rusty at mounts
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished
radiator support rusty
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
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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.
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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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