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AK61 LXE

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,017 mi
Last recorded113,017 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 LXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 113,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 100,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 93,837 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,981 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 90,981 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 28 Oct 2022 82,741 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,246 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 54,982 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 54,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted... (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,037 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL.....

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES...

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 23,155 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 23,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AK61 LXE is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK61 LXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 LXE registered?

AK61 LXE is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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