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DU61 EAY

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,898 mi
Last recorded158,898 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 EAY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 158,898 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 158,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 153,613 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 144,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 134,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 124,532 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,837 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 114,837 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,306 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,120 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 93,602 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 93,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,283 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,704 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,742 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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DU61 EAY is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DU61 EAY, 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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DU61 EAY is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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