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DK61 ZTL

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,604 mi
Last recorded138,604 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 ZTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 138,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 138,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 127,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 127,313 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 126,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low WILL NOT ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low WILL NOT ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,374 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,023 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,343 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 61,798 miles

both front tyres scrubbed inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,148 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,600 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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DK61 ZTL is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK61 ZTL, 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 DK61 ZTL registered?

DK61 ZTL is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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