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SA61 FXE

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,280 mi
Last recorded61,280 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 FXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 61,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,014 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has nail in it and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,300 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 57,789 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 56,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,413 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 45,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,678 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 37,677 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 31,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/rear tyre has slight blister on outer sidewall.Advise replacement.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,235 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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SA61 FXE is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA61 FXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA61 FXE registered?

SA61 FXE is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SA61 FXE safe to buy?

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