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SA61 NZX

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,323 mi
Last recorded126,323 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 NZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 126,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front sill covers fitted to both n/s o/s

Pass 21 Jan 2025 116,846 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 116,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly perished and cracking around inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 108,997 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,177 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2022 94,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,476 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,622 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 86,622 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 78,146 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 63,172 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 63,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working top (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

several stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 31,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 14,773 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 NZX is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NZX, 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 SA61 NZX registered?

SA61 NZX is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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The MOT history for SA61 NZX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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