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FV61 WTE

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,982 mi
Last recorded42,982 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 WTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 42,982 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 42,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight damage to rear o/s wheel arch

Pass 4 Oct 2023 44,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,815 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2021 39,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 37,966 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 36,650 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 36,650 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,291 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,261 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,689 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 25,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FV61 WTE is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FV61 WTE, 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

How do I check the history of FV61 WTE?

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What year was FV61 WTE registered?

FV61 WTE is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is FV61 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 WTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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