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GJ61 WZP

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,462 mi
Last recorded72,462 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 WZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 72,462 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,072 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 64,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 57,033 miles

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

park brake lever high

Pass 17 Jul 2023 48,773 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 48,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 40,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,193 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,759 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 32,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,810 miles

Front brake pads on limit

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear cut in tyre on sidewall no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus tyre bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,153 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,892 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,316 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,085 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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GJ61 WZP is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WZP, 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 GJ61 WZP registered?

GJ61 WZP is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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