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KN61 XKS

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,949 mi
Last recorded160,949 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 XKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 160,949 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 156,746 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 152,370 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 152,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 145,795 miles

all tyres worn

rear brake discs rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 26 Jul 2023 145,795 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all tyres worn

rear brake discs rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 7 Jun 2022 137,121 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 130,676 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2020 128,197 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 113,480 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 113,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jul 2018 97,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,847 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 80,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine light illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,614 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,704 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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KN61 XKS 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 KN61 XKS, 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 KN61 XKS registered?

KN61 XKS is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is KN61 XKS safe to buy?

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