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AJ61 FLK

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,279 mi
Last recorded54,279 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 54,279 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 51,031 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 51,031 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 47,737 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 47,735 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 44,500 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 40,475 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,831 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 33,476 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 33,475 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 30,139 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 30,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 26,691 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 24,239 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 20,497 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 17,570 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 FLK is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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