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NL61 WRX

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,217 mi
Last recorded149,217 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 149,217 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2025 149,217 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 125,884 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 125,825 miles

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 111,299 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 111,298 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 92,928 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,973 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 84,973 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,110 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and screw in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 66,493 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch does not lock onto main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge bulging and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and screw in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,402 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 58,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,197 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,153 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,860 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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NL61 WRX is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

NL61 WRX is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is NL61 WRX safe to buy?

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