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DS60 WSJ

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,590 mi
Last recorded109,590 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 WSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 109,590 miles

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

General corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,982 miles

General corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2024 93,882 miles

General Corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,187 miles

General Corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,124 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 82,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 79,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,485 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 65,485 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,218 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,981 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,374 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 28,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 22,109 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner egde

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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DS60 WSJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DS60 WSJ, 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 DS60 WSJ registered?

DS60 WSJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2011.

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