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FG61 NGF

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,976 mi
Last recorded114,976 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 NGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 114,976 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 114,976 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 106,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 99,135 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 99,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 90,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 89,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 79,828 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2014 79,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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FG61 NGF is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FG61 NGF, 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 FG61 NGF registered?

FG61 NGF is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is FG61 NGF safe to buy?

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