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PK61 WZU

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,459 mi
Last recorded51,459 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 WZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,459 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 51,457 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 51,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 51,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 51,248 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 50,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 50,414 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 50,414 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 48,806 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,673 miles

centre high level stop light not working

engine undertray missing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,453 miles

centre high level stop light not working.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,562 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 44,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 37,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PK61 WZU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK61 WZU, 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 PK61 WZU registered?

PK61 WZU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is PK61 WZU safe to buy?

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