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NJ61 MKV

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,915 mi
Last recorded195,915 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 MKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 195,915 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 181,036 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 153,511 miles

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2020 153,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2019 132,143 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 132,134 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,573 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 107,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,522 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 15,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,149 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,197 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,865 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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NJ61 MKV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ61 MKV, 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 NJ61 MKV registered?

NJ61 MKV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is NJ61 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ61 MKV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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