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NL61 VMF

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,677 mi
Last recorded142,677 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 142,677 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 136,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 136,922 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded park brake cable end nipple (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded park brake cable end nipple (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 131,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 131,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 128,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly lose.

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

Fail 23 Nov 2017 128,687 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner split. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly lose.

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,779 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 116,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,997 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 77,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VMF is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NL61 VMF, 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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NL61 VMF is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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