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AK61 YUV

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,341 mi
Last recorded101,341 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 YUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 101,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 101,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,652 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,498 miles

Engine undertray/cover damaged

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 82,498 miles

Engine undertray/cover damaged

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,282 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 65,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,935 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,995 miles

cut ion o.s/f tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2018 46,993 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

cut ion o.s/f tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2016 34,846 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread wearing low

Fail 29 Nov 2016 34,842 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 25,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YUV 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 AK61 YUV, 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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What year was AK61 YUV registered?

AK61 YUV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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