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NL61 RVE

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,535 mi
Last recorded205,535 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 RVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 205,535 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 205,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 192,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 192,306 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 192,306 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 176,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 175,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 159,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 129,926 miles

Brake pedal pad worn and splitting (still secure)

N/S/R and O/S/R lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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NL61 RVE is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL61 RVE, 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 NL61 RVE registered?

NL61 RVE is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2011.

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