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GF61 YUS

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,379 mi
Last recorded171,379 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 YUS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 171,379 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 170,838 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 159,654 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 146,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 130,844 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 103,453 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 74,156 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 54,823 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,032 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 YUS is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YUS, 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 GF61 YUS?

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What year was GF61 YUS registered?

GF61 YUS is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is GF61 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 YUS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF61 YUS have outstanding finance?

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