2011 Volvo S40 2.0L Petrol · OU61 HCV
2011 Volvo S40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 75,914 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU61 HCV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 75,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU61 HCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo S40 (OU61 HCV) between August 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))”.
OU61 HCV Mileage History
- 11/08/202576,334 km
- 12/08/202576,337 km+3 km
- 03/09/202675,911 mi
- 03/09/202675,914 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -395 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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