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NJ61 XOC

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 XOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 138,402 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 138,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 132,404 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,635 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,382 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 90,382 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,352 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,738 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 48,514 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 May 2015 35,668 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,733 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 XOC 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 85.7%.

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 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 NJ61 XOC, 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 NJ61 XOC registered?

NJ61 XOC is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for NJ61 XOC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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