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AU61 PNY

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,104 mi
Last recorded41,104 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 PNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 41,104 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 29,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 26,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 26,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 25,728 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 25,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,663 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,731 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 13,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,999 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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AU61 PNY is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AU61 PNY, 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 AU61 PNY registered?

AU61 PNY is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is AU61 PNY safe to buy?

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