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DE61 JBO

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,021 mi
Last recorded78,021 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 JBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 78,021 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 70,885 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 67,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,506 miles

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

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT OF VEHICLE

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front HEADLAMP , DAMAGED BUT DOESNT EFFECT LIGHT OUTPUT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING

Fail 6 Mar 2023 63,505 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective DAMAGED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT OF VEHICLE

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front STEERING RACK GAITER TWISTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING

Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 44,456 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 44,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 38,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,080 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,016 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,167 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DE61 JBO is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 DE61 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

DE61 JBO is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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