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LR61 DFY

2011 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,865 mi
Last recorded145,865 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 DFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 145,865 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 142,288 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 142,285 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,624 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 138,624 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,447 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 130,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 123,340 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 123,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 97,199 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 97,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,808 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 72,808 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,768 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,537 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LR61 DFY is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LR61 DFY, 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 LR61 DFY registered?

LR61 DFY is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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