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GF61 DMV

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,872 mi
Last recorded94,872 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 DMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,872 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,240 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 85,240 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,559 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 71,559 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,446 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 69,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn along inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2014 56,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn along inner edges

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 DMV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GF61 DMV, 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 GF61 DMV registered?

GF61 DMV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is GF61 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 DMV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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