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FP61 ZKR

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,197 mi
Last recorded125,197 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 ZKR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 125,197 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 112,438 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 112,438 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2024 103,806 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 103,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 98,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,578 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,931 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,787 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,448 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 68,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,186 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 46,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,511 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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FP61 ZKR is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP61 ZKR, 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 FP61 ZKR registered?

FP61 ZKR is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is FP61 ZKR safe to buy?

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