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AV61 VVG

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,389 mi
Last recorded78,389 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,445 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 65,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,898 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 59,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,986 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 54,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,046 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,508 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,667 miles

All tyres getting low on tread ,also cracked and perished ,rears badly,rears starting to mis shape ,both fronts bald on edges.205/50r17 conti.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,521 miles

Rear nearside and offside rear Tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,094 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,342 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 VVG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV61 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

AV61 VVG is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is AV61 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 VVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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