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FN61 PFA

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,430 mi
Last recorded124,430 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 PFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 124,430 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 124,421 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 109,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,360 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 91,360 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,898 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,221 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,327 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 19,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,833 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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FN61 PFA is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN61 PFA, 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 FN61 PFA registered?

FN61 PFA is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is FN61 PFA safe to buy?

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