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AJ61 FLH

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,458 mi
Last recorded130,458 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FLH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,458 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 122,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 113,482 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 113,482 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,391 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 107,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer protective is perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb is faded. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer protective is perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb is faded. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 97,834 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer protective is perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb is faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer protective is perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb is faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 90,391 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 90,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 77,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,096 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,462 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,981 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,250 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 FLH is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLH, 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 FLH is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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