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RK61 RDO

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,320 mi
Last recorded181,320 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 RDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 181,320 miles

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))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 181,310 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 173,215 miles

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 ()

Fail 22 Oct 2024 175,150 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 168,261 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 168,242 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 165,751 miles

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 165,709 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 162,926 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 159,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 156,633 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 153,588 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 150,286 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 146,520 miles

Oil leak ()

Under cover fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 140,524 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,911 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 98,911 miles

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.

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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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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