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DV61 JYK

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,881 mi
Last recorded108,881 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 JYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 108,881 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 108,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 103,287 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,559 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate is missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 88,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and partial missing.

Fail 29 Aug 2023 88,891 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delamiated (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and partial missing.

Pass 3 Sep 2022 81,674 miles

Front Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Front hand brake lever has some travel,advise

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel backing plate corroded,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub axles,anti roll bar,surrounding suspension components have corrosion,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 81,660 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Front hand brake lever has some travel,advise

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel backing plate corroded,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub axles,anti roll bar,surrounding suspension components have corrosion,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 75,208 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 75,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,089 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 72,089 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 59,196 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 59,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,479 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,392 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2015 35,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,243 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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DV61 JYK is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DV61 JYK, 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 DV61 JYK registered?

DV61 JYK is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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