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FG61 VRC

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,222 mi
Last recorded74,222 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 VRC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 74,222 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 74,222 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 67,276 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 60,467 miles

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 16 Jan 2023 54,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 205/50x17

Fail 16 Jan 2023 54,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 205/50x17

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 49,233 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 48,703 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres distorted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 41,772 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 41,772 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 35,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,689 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 29,572 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,003 miles

Front both tyres deteriorating on outer sidewall

Front both tyres deteriorating on outer sidewall

Rear both tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,684 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 20,949 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 16,264 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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FG61 VRC is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG61 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

FG61 VRC is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is FG61 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 VRC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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