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GF61 DME

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,969 mi
Last recorded125,969 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 DME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 125,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,075 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,095 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,093 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,350 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2021 97,350 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,364 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 89,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (THE LIMIT) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,184 miles

Nearside Front wheel inner rim is slightly distorted.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,372 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,261 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,145 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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GF61 DME is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GF61 DME, 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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GF61 DME is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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