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PF61 FEV

2011 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,202 mi
Last recorded103,202 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF61 FEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 103,202 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

lower radiator cradle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 77,924 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 77,686 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 69,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 69,008 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dog restraint inserted in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 55,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

travel in handbrake

Fail 14 May 2019 55,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out of shape 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 48,800 miles

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

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out of shape 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,105 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 17,459 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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PF61 FEV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF61 FEV, 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 PF61 FEV registered?

PF61 FEV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is PF61 FEV safe to buy?

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