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DE61 AUK

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,305 mi
Last recorded40,305 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 AUK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 40,305 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 37,007 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 30,619 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 30,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 30,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 26,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under cover fitted not allowing full inspection underneath component

Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,134 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 22,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 19,539 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 15,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,782 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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DE61 AUK is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE61 AUK, 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 DE61 AUK registered?

DE61 AUK is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is DE61 AUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 AUK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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