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AJ61 BWH

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,986 mi
Last recorded40,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 40,986 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 37,868 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 32,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 32,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 25,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 20,280 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 15,616 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 12,880 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 12,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall perished to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/front and n/sand o/s /rear tyres have outer side walls heavily perished recommend replacement of all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 11,392 miles

advise n/s and o/s front tyres showing signs of ageing outer side walls cracking up monitor

Pass 23 Jan 2018 9,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 8,488 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 7,231 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 4,260 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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AJ61 BWH is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ61 BWH, 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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AJ61 BWH is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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