MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear control arm (REAR BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear control arm (REAR BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Mirror taped repair
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Mirror taped repair
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ61 VCY is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?
NJ61 VCY is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2011.
Is NJ61 VCY safe to buy?
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