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GJ61 EYL

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,823 mi
Last recorded68,823 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 EYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 68,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,533 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 66,324 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 66,324 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,310 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,915 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 61,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,876 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 54,874 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2017 52,487 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 46,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ61 EYL is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ61 EYL, 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 GJ61 EYL registered?

GJ61 EYL is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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