2011 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · SL61 CAO
2011 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 120,490 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL61 CAO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2026
- 120,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL61 CAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo S40 (SL61 CAO) between September 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
SL61 CAO Mileage History
- 05/09/201429,030 mi
- 31/08/201533,906 mi+4,876 mi
- 18/08/201641,829 mi+7,923 mi
- 04/09/201751,451 mi+9,622 mi
- 03/09/201862,393 mi+10,942 mi
- 13/09/201973,090 mi+10,697 mi
- 14/09/201973,090 mi
- 09/09/202080,771 mi+7,681 mi
- 17/09/202080,810 mi+39 mi
- 06/09/202186,381 mi+5,571 mi
- 12/09/202292,624 mi+6,243 mi
- 04/09/202399,957 mi+7,333 mi
- 01/10/2024107,385 mi+7,428 mi
- 01/10/2024107,385 mi
- 10/09/2025113,383 mi+5,998 mi
- 11/09/2025113,395 mi+12 mi
- 24/10/2026120,490 mi+7,095 mi
- 24/10/2026120,490 mi
Average of roughly 7,538 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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