2011 Volvo S40 2.0L Petrol · CV61 TBU
2011 Volvo S40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 172,399 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV61 TBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 172,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV61 TBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo S40 (CV61 TBU) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CV61 TBU Mileage History
- 31/08/2022161,924 mi
- 01/09/2023165,676 mi+3,752 mi
- 01/09/2023165,703 mi+27 mi
- 27/08/2024171,296 mi+5,593 mi
- 18/08/2025172,399 mi+1,103 mi
Average of roughly 3,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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