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AF61 HFE

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,685 mi
Last recorded148,685 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 133,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 116,991 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 101,341 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 1.6 and worn on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 101,341 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 1.6 and worn on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Isercure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,241 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to wear around inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2017 67,937 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to wear around inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,010 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,701 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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AF61 HFE is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF61 HFE, 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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AF61 HFE is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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