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LK61 AVL

2011 Volvo S40

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,852 mi
Last recorded89,852 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 AVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,852 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 89,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 85,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 84,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified been cut open and high emssions (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 82,374 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,789 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,757 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,709 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,187 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 38,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 3 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 28,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,444 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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LK61 AVL is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 2,521cc 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 LK61 AVL, 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 LK61 AVL registered?

LK61 AVL is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is LK61 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK61 AVL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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