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GF61 NXB

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,721 mi
Last recorded168,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 NXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 168,721 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2025 160,443 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 156,165 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 156,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 149,417 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 143,776 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 139,063 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 123,811 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 123,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,217 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 92,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,571 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 81,571 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NXB is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NXB, 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

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What year was GF61 NXB registered?

GF61 NXB is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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