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DA61 LKJ

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,237 mi
Last recorded63,237 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 LKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,237 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,196 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

front pads getting low 75% worn

n/s rear outer sidewall cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2024 60,196 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front pads getting low 75% worn

n/s rear outer sidewall cracking

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2023 57,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,510 miles

Wet Test

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,866 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 49,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,427 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear outer brake pad worn

Fail 24 Sep 2019 45,426 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear outer brake pad worn

Pass 18 Sep 2018 40,687 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 35,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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DA61 LKJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA61 LKJ, 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 DA61 LKJ registered?

DA61 LKJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2011.

Is DA61 LKJ safe to buy?

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