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FY61 LYT

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,202 mi
Last recorded132,202 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 LYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 132,202 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 132,203 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2025 115,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 102,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,800 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 84,851 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,326 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Sep 2021 79,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,607 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 73,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

offside front outer constant velocity boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,880 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,880 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,200 miles

Central Rear unable to check seat belt at time of test

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2018 61,200 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))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Central Rear unable to check seat belt at time of test

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,493 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks

Offside Rear tyre has signs of runflat dammage

Pass 3 Sep 2016 39,417 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55vr16 @ 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55vr16 @ 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

factory fit engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,492 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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FY61 LYT is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red 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 FY61 LYT, 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 FY61 LYT registered?

FY61 LYT is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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