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LK61 AVO

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,225 mi
Last recorded133,225 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 AVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 133,225 miles

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2024 133,225 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,765 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

Pass 2 Mar 2022 118,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 111,735 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 107,978 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 107,978 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working led unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 100,333 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 100,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 92,441 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 92,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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 AVO is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AVO, 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 AVO registered?

LK61 AVO is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is LK61 AVO safe to buy?

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