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FL61 WXY

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,255 mi
Last recorded34,255 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 WXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 34,255 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 34,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 33,406 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 33,406 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 32,689 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 32,689 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 32,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 32,153 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,038 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 32,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 31,942 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,763 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 30,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,384 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,919 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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FL61 WXY is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL61 WXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL61 WXY registered?

FL61 WXY is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FL61 WXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 WXY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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