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FJ61 SNK

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,002 mi
Last recorded151,002 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 SNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 151,002 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 150,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle clamp bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 147,330 miles

Advise corrosion around nearside rear subframe mounting area

Fail 11 Nov 2024 147,230 miles

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

Advise corrosion around nearside rear subframe mounting area

Fail 5 Nov 2024 147,157 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe support braket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 142,796 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 142,260 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,483 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 136,383 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 130,344 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,646 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 124,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,918 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,862 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 84,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,283 miles

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

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

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,551 miles

both wishbone bushs worn

front shockers weak

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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FJ61 SNK is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 FJ61 SNK, 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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FJ61 SNK is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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