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AV61 SGY

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 SGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 79,999 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,051 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 77,051 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,769 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 73,679 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,513 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 66,021 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 66,021 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 54,977 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 44,947 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 44,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,976 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,682 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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AV61 SGY is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV61 SGY, 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 AV61 SGY registered?

AV61 SGY is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is AV61 SGY safe to buy?

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