MOT Status
ValidMileage
181,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached through bolt broken and rubbers missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of undercarriage
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both slight play (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of undercarriage
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both slight play (5.3.2 (c))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advice replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))
oil leaks under engine
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Under cover fitted
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RK61 RDO is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 RK61 RDO, 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 RK61 RDO registered?
RK61 RDO is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2011.
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