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ND61 SBZ

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,988 mi
Last recorded133,988 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 SBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 133,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 133,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 124,709 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated too high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 115,162 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,502 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 106,502 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,022 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 100,020 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,588 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 80,603 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2018 72,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread lightly cracking

Offside Front Tyre tread lightly cracking

Offside Rear Tyre tread lightly cracking

Pass 11 May 2017 64,415 miles

Front Tyre inner edges worn

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

due to low emmisions ,no printout issued

Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,722 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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ND61 SBZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ND61 SBZ, 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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ND61 SBZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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